Budget Deal on Townhall

House sends White House a short-term spending bill Tue Oct 4

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Next NPR CEO is longtime 'Sesame Street' honcho Sun Oct 2

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Shutdown averted, but deep differences linger Wed Sep 28

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Shutdown averted, but deep differences linger Wed Sep 28

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U.S. Senate OKs Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown Mon Sep 26

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White House expects budget deal by lawmakers Mon Sep 26

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Obama’s flawed sense of fairness Fri Sep 23

Townhall.com Staff
An attack on good government Sun Sep 11

Paul Jacob

Politicians are known for their gerrymandering. In California, they now gerrymander time. ... more
Debt Crisis Looms at Local Level -- Are You in a 'Sinkhole' State? Tue Aug 16

Terry Savage

Ironically, many of the states with the largest debt burden already have relatively high tax structures, meaning it will be even more difficult to fill the gap. But they will try. And eventually, you could find the most productive people moving out of high-tax states to those with lower rates. ... more
The NYT's Growing Gloom about Liberal Mistakes Mon Aug 15

Mike Shedlock

So, yes, I blame Republicans too, but 180 degrees removed from what the Times suggests. Finally, it is primarily Democrat support for unions and untenable union pensions that is at the heart of the crisis in city, state, and municipal governments. ... more
Bachmann Finds Fortune's Favor Wed Aug 10

Steve Chapman

It's a steamy August day, and the candidate arrives shortly after high noon for an outdoor rally in full sun. But bounding off the campaign bus, she is smiling broadly, and no wonder: It's a good day to be Michele Bachmann. ... more
Grass Trimmed, but Landscaping Postponed Fri Aug 5

Jonah Goldberg

Uncle Sam now owes more on his credit cards than he makes in a year. The national debt passed the total U.S. GDP this week. Mull that over for a bit. ... more
Debt Status Quo Triumphs Over Future -- Again Wed Aug 3

Tony Blankley

The debt deal, if it sticks, is a triumph for the bipartisan, status quo-clinging Washington establishment. Here is a prediction: Between now and January 2013, total actual spending cuts will be minimal. ... more
Democracy at Work (for Better or Worse) Tue Aug 2

Bill Murchison

A little perspective on the debt-ceiling fracas might not be amiss. And so...</P><P>Whoever said it first spoke a mouthful: Rome wasn't built in a day. To which I would add: congressmen didn't build it either. ... more
House Raises the Ceiling Tue Aug 2

Debra J. Saunders

White House spokesman Jay Carney called the debt ceiling deal "a victory for the American people." There are days when I feel sorry for Carney. ... more
Obama Divided Against Himself Tue Aug 2

John Ransom

In 2010 conservatives helped a great deal in getting the GOP to take back some of the states and the U.S. House. But the budget we have now reflects the divided government we have. Funny how that works. ... more
When Partisans Fling Charges of Partisanship Tue Aug 2

Byron York

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid frequently accused Republicans of playing partisan politics during the debt ceiling crisis. ... more
Eat Those Peas Mr. President Mon Aug 1

John Ransom

I love the taste of those peas in the morning. After trying with all his might to raise taxes and demonize the “rich,” Obama finally has to accept a debt and budget deal that severely hampers his ability to get reelected because he couldn’t raise taxes on CEOs and corporate jets. ... more
What 'Big Deals' Did to America Fri Jul 29

Pat Buchanan

Thanks to Tea Party fanatics, we are told, America just lost an historic opportunity to deal with her national debt. Because of Tea Party intransigence and threats against their own leader John Boehner, the speaker had to reject Obama's "grand bargain," the "big deal" of $3 trillion in budget cuts for $1 trillion in "revenue enhancement." ... more
Debt-Ceiling Chicken Tue Jul 26

Thomas Sowell

The big news, as far as the media are concerned, is the political game of debt-ceiling chicken that is being played by Democrats and Republicans in Washington. But, however much the media are focused on what is happening inside the Beltway, there is a whole country outside the Beltway ... more
No Deal, Because Obama Is the Only One Who Never Thinks About Getting Reelected, Or Something Fri Jul 22

Erika Johnsen
Boehner: House must raise debt limit by Wednesday Fri Jul 22

Townhall.com Staff
California's Costly Attack on the Internet Mon Jul 18

Meredith Turney

"The best talent was in California and could have created thousands of jobs there. But it was the government's tax policies that drove the company into the arms of another state." ... more
GOP Leadership Prepares for Smaller Debt Deal Sat Jul 16

Kevin Glass
Minnesota budget deal pushes reckoning down the road Fri Jul 15

Reuters News
Obama: No Specifics Fri Jul 15

Erika Johnsen