Federal budget deficit to exceed $1.4 trillion in 2010 and 2011
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 24th, 2010 4:44 am by HL
Federal budget deficit to exceed $1.4 trillion in 2010 and 2011
The federal budget deficit, which hit a record $1.4 trillion last year, will exceed that figure this year and again in 2011, the White House predicted Friday, providing fresh ammunition to Republicans who are hammering President Obama for all the red ink as they campaign to regain control of Cong…
United States federal budget – United States – Barack Obama – Economic – Deficit
Sen. Coburn cooperating with federal investigation of Nevada Sen. John Ensign
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) said Friday that he has provided information to federal authorities investigating whether Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) broke the law in trying to keep secret his affair with a part-time staff member.
John Ensign – Nevada – United States – Senate – Government
Virginia senator: End affirmative action; white dominance is a “myth”
Just as race issues have returned to the forefront of political debate, Virginia Sen. James Webb (D) on Friday reiterated his opposition to some affirmative action programs and suggested that white Americans are being “marginalized” by current government policies.
Affirmative action – United States – Human Rights and Liberties – Virginia – African American
The Fix: ‘If it comes to a vote, Charlie will not win’
The news that New York Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel violated House ethics rules and could be subject to a Congressional trial — likely in September — has party strategists panicked at what such a spectacle might do to an already difficult election climate for their side.
Ethics – Democratic – New York – United States Congress – Charles B. Rangel
