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As Deficit Increases, Democrats Plan More Spending
online.wsj.com - 10/26/2009
As Deficit Increases, Democrats Plan More Spending
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The White House disclosed the other day that the fiscal 2009 budget deficit clocked in at $1.4 trillion, amid the usual promises to do something about it. Yet even as budget director Peter Orszag was speaking, House Democrats were moving on a dozen spending bills for fiscal 2010 that total 12.1% ...
politico.com - 10/21/2009
Obama strategy: Marginalize critics
— politico.com — Obama is working systematically to marginalize the most powerful forces behind the Republican Party.... (more) Obama strategy: Marginalize critics

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Democrats Push for Plan to Cut Deficit
nytimes.com - 11/1/2009
Democrats Push for Plan to Cut Deficit
— nytimes.com — Senator Kent Conrad, a co-sponsor of a plan to create a deficit-cutting commission says, “It is imperative... that we act.” (more) Democrats Push for Plan to Cut Deficit

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capitalgainsandgames.com - 10/23/2009
2009 Deficit Is A Triumph Of Fiscal Policy
— capitalgainsandgames.com — My column from today's Roll Call has already generated "a few" comments. All responses welcome. 2009 Deficit... Is a Triumph of Fiscal Policy Oct. 20, 2009 Despite the headlines and the page-one, right-hand column, above-the-fold stories in the ... (more) 2009 Deficit Is A Triumph Of Fiscal Policy

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SCSUScholars — ... , whose article should be read on its own merits.) The Wall Street Journal sounds the crowding out bell, noting non-defense discretionary spending rises 12.1% next year. ...

Monday's Daily News
Club for Growth — WSJ Editorial: The spending rolls on... Looks like Harry Reid is going to fight for an "opt-out" public option. Sally Pipes writes about the middle class tax heist of 2009. Steve Forbes shares his thoughts on California, climate change, and credit agencies. Tom Coburn is telling the GOP to hold the pork. A Democratic polling firm talks with the tea partiers. Voters trust Republicans more than Democrats on the top 10 issues, says Rasmussen. Duncan Currie takes a closer look ...

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