Topic: Spending

Congressional Spending Goes Full Weimar
Congressional Spending Goes Full Weimar April 17, 2024 Jeff Lukens There is no good way out of this mess, and no one in Washington wants to give it any serious attention.
Where's William Proxmire When We Need Him?
Where's William Proxmire When We Need Him? December 11, 2022 Allan J. Feifer We need a new analogy for rampant spending, because “like a drunken sailor” is quickly becoming inadequate.
The Worst Generation of Political Elites Ever
The Worst Generation of Political Elites Ever November 23, 2022 William Levin A case study in government spending details we’re on the bring of financial catastrophe — where are our leaders?
The Cupboard is Not Bare
The Cupboard is Not Bare September 25, 2013 Jonathan Bydlak As if Pelosi's ever laid eyes on a cupboard.
Should Your Children Pay for My Rollercoaster?
Should Your Children Pay for My Rollercoaster? January 4, 2013 Jack Cashill I have the uneasy feeling that taxpayers -- more accurately, their descendants -- will be paying for my rollercoaster, and no one in New Jersey or in the media anywhere seems remotely troubled by it.
Rep. Capuano (D-MA) vs. the Public
Rep. Capuano (D-MA) vs. the Public December 15, 2012 Peter Wilson Capuano the great compromiser dismisses the Ryan Budget and the "proposal recently offered by Speaker Boehner" out of hand, accusing them of "essentially abolishing Medicare as we know it."