McConnell Changes Course on Debt Ceiling - Will Back Cut, Cap and Balance

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Why doesn't the government cut out the aid to foreign countries? That would cut a chunk of expenses; and, the majority of the aid does not get to the actual people that it is intended to help anyway. Most of it is syphoned off by corrupt foreign government officials anyway. The US is giving aid to countries that we owe interest to!! It makes no sense!! They are lending our own money back to us and charging us interest!

Tracie of TX 12:32AM July 15, 2011

hey lee you need to brush on the consitiution,we do not have secret votes on matters of public policy in the congress.we the voters, have a right to know how our elected officials vote on every piece of legislation that effects our lives.
as to the new republican proposal,cut,cap,and balance,the devil is in the details

bruce b of NV 11:30PM July 14, 2011

McConnell comes across as a man, able to put it right.
It does appear that most of these kids are performing for an 'audience,' and are more concerned about how 'tough' they look on the 6pm news, how about a secret vote. Put 'em in a room and let them vote their TRUE consciences. Let them think about the Moms, Dads, kids in Day Care, Grandmas/dads that worked like hell all their lives, the youngsters trying to feed their familys.
Must we truly know WHO VOTED WHAT?? Just take care of the folks who live across this Country and do your jobs and stop acting like children.

Lee Lenberg of CA 10:12PM July 14, 2011

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Peter Roff

Peter Roff is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report. Formerly a senior political writer for United Press International, he’s now affiliated with several public policy organizations including Let Freedom Ring, and Frontiers of Freedom. His writing has appeared in National Review, Fox News’ opinion section, The Daily Caller, Politico and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter @PeterRoff.