Governors warn Washington against fiscal inaction
MILWAUKEE — The nation’s governors have a warning for President Barack Obama and Congress: A fiscal standoff in Washington this fall could be catastrophic for
Obama sends Congress $3.77 trillion spending plan
President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.77 trillion spending blueprint that seeks to achieve an elusive “grand bargain” to tame runaway deficits by raising taxes further on the wealthy and trimming popular benefit programs such as Social Security.
GOP sends mixed signals on Obama’s outreach effort
House Republicans are sending mixed signals in agreeing to meet with President Barack Obama for talks over the budget impasse.