fiscal policy

Obama's Financial Regulation Reform: 7 Things You Need to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - June 17, 2009

Even before this financial crisis ends, the administration is looking to prevent the next one. more >>

Geithner, Summers Outline Financial Regulation Reform Plan

By Queenie Wong - Nation & World - June 15, 2009

In an op-ed, the two advisers give a sneak peek of the new plan. more >>

Why Obama Is Leaving the Reagan Era Behind When It Comes to Economic Policy

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

Like Reagan, Obama inherited an economic mess. But his response doesn't include Reagan-like tax cuts. more >>

Obama to Cabinet: Cut $100 Million from Budget

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

The president says the cut, while small compared with the overall budget, sets a new tone. more >>

Obama Ignored American's Long-Term Deficit Worries At Last Night's Press Conference

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - March 25, 2009

Spending and borrowing got us into this mess. More spending and borrowing won't get us out. more >>

Obama Stimulus, Tax Increases Are Losing Democrats Key Support

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - March 24, 2009

If Obama and the Democrats keep up the spending spree, they'll turn off their newly energized voters. more >>

President Obama's Bush-like Spending Habits Are Dangerous

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - March 20, 2009

President Obama isn't George W. Bush, but they're not as different as you'd think. more >>

Under President Obama, Big Government is Back

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 19, 2009

From the stimulus bill to the bank bailouts, the policies alter the social and political landscape. more >>

Obama, His Spending Face Challenges in Fiscally Responsible, Centrist Democrats

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - March 18, 2009

Centrist Democrats will push back against Obama's spending. more >>

Giving Hope and Change A Historical Context

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 3, 2009

A Democratic party veteran urges caution on the Obama budget. more >>

Public's Initial Reaction to Obama Budget Plan More Positive Than Negative

Opinion - March 3, 2009

A recent poll shows positive results for the public's opinion of Obama's 10-year budget plan. more >>

President Obama Focuses on the Economy

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - February 23, 2009

This week Obama will talk about fiscal responsibility, speak to Congress, and release his budget. more >>

Janet Napolitano is Making Ends Meet in Fast-Growing Arizona

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 30, 2008

The Arizona governor talked with U.S. News about the fiscal crisis sweeping the states. more >>

Governors in a Tough Position With Shrinking Revenue

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - October 21, 2008

Public employee unions will be a powerful force against cutting spending. more >>

The Senate Bailout Bill: How They Voted

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 2, 2008

Which senators supported and opposed the massive financial bailout. more >>

How Did the Bailout Bill Get So Long?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 2, 2008

While the $700 billion to purchase souring assets remains, the bill now has all sorts of new tax breaks. more >>

Welcome to America's $2 Trillion Budget Deficit

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 1, 2008

Obama, Democrats may push extravagant infrastructure spending programs. more >>

Schwarzenegger Eliminates Jobs, Slashes Pay of State Employees

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - July 31, 2008

At a press conference today, the California governor took the budget debate to the next level. more >>

4 Reasons the Weak Economy Is Now Helping McCain

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - July 15, 2008

His energy and tax policies may be more in sync with the public mood than Obama's. more >>

Schwarzenegger Hints at Raising Taxes

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - May 15, 2008

Governor proposes drastic measures to get California in the black. more >>

Wall Street Sees Higher Investment Taxes From Obama, Clinton

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - April 16, 2008

And even McCain would be hard pressed to keep rates low. more >>

A Q&A With McCain Adviser Douglas Holtz-Eakin

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - April 14, 2008

The presidential candidate's top economic guru talks taxes, spending, and energy policy. more >>

America's Prophet of Fiscal Doom

By James Pethokoukis - Money - April 11, 2008

Former Comptroller General David Walker sounds the alarm about growing U.S. financial liabilities. more >>

Obama and Clinton Big Government Economic Plans Need Debate

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - April 11, 2008

Many younger voters don't remember when big government advocates were on the defensive because of stagflation and gas lines. more >>

Why Bush's Budget Doesn't Matter

By Bret Schulte - Nation & World - February 5, 2008

Democrats will ignore the president's budget and submit one of their own. more >>