by Dan Mitchell | Mar 8, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending
In this discussion on Larry Kudlow’s show, I reiterate the central point from my National Review article and explain that the government shutdown in 1995 led to real fiscal restraint. If that was a loss for the GOP, I hope they lose again this year. But will this...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 2, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending
A large number of Democrats voted with Republicans in the House yesterday to pass a two-week spending bill that includes $4 billion in cuts compared to what Obama requested. This is a modest victory for the GOP since they can truthfully claim that they are on target...
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 25, 2011 | Big Government, Blogs, Government Spending
When existing spending authority expires on March 4, the “non-essential” parts of the federal government will shut down unless Republicans and Democrats reach an agreement. This is causing lots of agitation in Washington, both by Democrats who don’t want the money...
