National Budget

Panetta: Congress 'Put A Gun To Their Heads' By Taking Big Risk

AP | JULIE WATSON | Posted 03.31.2012

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ABOARD THE USS PELELIU -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told U.S. Marines and sailors on Friday that Congress would be irresponsible if it doesn't ac...

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Plan That Caused Political Firestorm Igniting New GOP Battle

AP | ANDREW TAYLOR | Posted 05.17.2012

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WASHINGTON — After a few months of relative peace on the budget front, Democrats and Republicans are readying for a party-defining, election-yea...

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Taking Care of America's Best Idea

Tom Kiernan | Posted 04.09.2012

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Tom Kiernan

We must address our unsustainable deficit, but we are also in the midst of a recession. In any economy, it just doesn't make sense to compromise America's "best idea," our national parks.

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From This Civilian to the Soldiers of America: Happy New Year! And a Heartfelt Thank You for All That You Do

Darryl A. Cobbin | Posted 02.26.2012

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Darryl A. Cobbin

Every time I see a soldier in uniform at the airport, duffel bag tossed over his or her shoulder, waving a tearful good-bye to a wife, husband, fiancé, mother or father, my heart overflows with gratitude.

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Obama Raises Fundraiser Ceiling

Sunil Adam | Posted 10.05.2011

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The Opportunity Provided by the "Deal" Debacle

Jay Mandle | Posted 10.04.2011

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Jay Mandle

The right's success rests on one very solid foundation. The American people do not trust their government to serve their interests.

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Is It Safe to Cut the Pentagon Budget?

William Hartung | Posted 09.10.2011

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William Hartung

Amid reports that President Obama and House Republicans may be zeroing in on a budget deal that could cut as much as $700 billion from the Pentagon over the next decade, the "spend now, ask questions later" crowd is poised to make a political counterattack.

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AmericaSpeaks: Town halls and more on the national budget

Craig Newmark | Posted 05.25.2011

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Craig Newmark

The online grassroots democracy thing is real, gathering momentum. Here's another example of a notable effort, focusing on the national budget.As I re...

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