Obama’s evolution: Behind the failed ‘grand bargain’ on the debt - The Washington Post

Obama’s evolution: Behind the failed ‘grand bargain’ on the debt View Photo Gallery —  In the summer of 2011, the White House was embroiled in a battle with Republican leaders over legislation to…


France Seeks New Deficit Battle Plan

PARIS—The French government pledged Wednesday to consider fresh tax rises, spending cuts and other budget measures to ensure the country doesn't deviate from a challenging deficit-reduction…


Senate group offers $3.75 trillion deficit cuts

  By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON | Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:40pm EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday revived an ambitious budget plan that could provide new ideas for…


Politicians Creating Crisis

Politicians Creating Crisis     As the…