Don't Expect to See Obama's Gigantic Wish List Become Law
The budget proposals unveiled Tuesday by the White House lay out a more progressive view of government. But not even Democrats are going for it.
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National Journal The Democratic Party's CBO Problem
On a minimum-wage increase and Obamacare, the left suddenly finds its policy agenda at odds with the respected bipartisan arbiter.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Sober CBO Putting Democrats on the Defensive
Reports on the job impact of Obamacare and a minimum-wage hike are making life very hard for the Left.
National Journal Why Rand Paul's War Against the Fed Is a Terrible Idea
His bill sounds innocuous enough — but in this case, transparency could damage the economy.
National Journal The Debt Ceiling Is Breaking Ben Bernanke's Heart
The cardiac Congress is undermining the Fed chairman's economic crusade.
National Journal Sorry, Congress Still Isn't Going to Do Anything About 'Too Big to Fail'
Sure, senators voted 99-0 on Friday to recognize it's still a problem. But there's no real appetite for reopening the Pandora's box of financial reform.
