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  1. A

    Texas overcomes 22-point deficit in win fueled by Oklahoma disrespect and clutch Myck

    Myck Kabongo was out of options and forced to throw a prayer at the rim off balance with one hand in the final seconds of regulation Wednesday and somehow the ball found nylon. Kabongo's improbable game-tying shot for Texas sent the game to overtime where the Longhorns completed a dramatic and...
  2. N

    Isn't hard to agree to a deficit reduction plan when we're also arguing over the...

    ...role of government? A House divided can't stand.
  3. J

    Is a high deficit a symptom of a bad economy or the cause? On that note_____?

    What should we focus on first? Debt reduction or Job creation.
  4. S

    Bush's claimed final deficit was about 500 billion dollars, since his...

    ...TARP bailout bill was 700 billion alone? ....and it was UNFUNDED (that means no tax for it) don't you think it's pretty unlikely that TARP was reflected on Bush's bill, and rather got stuck on Obama's tab? That ALONE would have brought Obama's deficit to 1.2 trillion, nearly all of his...
  5. G

    Just exactly how big is the US deficit, really?

    http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Latest-News-Wires/2011/0613/Medicare-other-entitlements-mean-US-worse-off-than-Greece Bill Gross is the manager of PIMCO and manages 1.2 trillion dollars in assets. He's widely regarded as a bond genius among investors and economists... now why would he say...
  6. T

    With 60% of the deficit attributed to the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy,how can

    the GOP complain? The Gop got what they wanted by giving the top 2% of the wealthiest Americans this tax break. Isn't this like wanting your cake and eating it too?
  7. W

    What effect does a trade deficit / surplus have on a country?

    How is the US economy affected by it's large trade deficit? How is Germany affected by it's large trade surplus? And what would happen if a country did not borrow money to balance it's deficit?
  8. W

    What effect does a trade deficit / surplus have on a country?

    How is the US economy affected by it's large trade deficit? How is Germany affected by it's large trade surplus? And what would happen if a country did not borrow money to balance it's deficit?
  9. T

    Why do Dems whine about current tax rates increasing the deficit & then

    introduce a $1.1 trillion pork bill? http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/12/16/lame-duck-lawmakers-line-up-for-pork/ They whine about how we need to raise taxes because if we don't we will add to our defict, and then in the same breathe introduce a $1.1 trillion spending bill. Gee, they seem...
  10. T

    Why do Dems whine about current tax rates increasing the deficit & then

    introduce a $1.1 trillion pork bill? http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/12/16/lame-duck-lawmakers-line-up-for-pork/ They whine about how we need to raise taxes because if we don't we will add to our defict, and then in the same breathe introduce a $1.1 trillion spending bill. Gee, they seem...
  11. C

    The United States can reduce its trade deficit by a) or b)?

    a)reducing the value of the dollar b)strengthening the dollar
  12. T

    American Society Of Anesthesiologists Responds To Deficit Commission Draft Plan

    The co-chairs of President Obama's Deficit Commission released their draft plan to reduce federal budget deficits. The ASA applauds the efforts of the Deficit Commission to address the mounting federal deficit by seeking broad-based changes in federal expenditures and revenues. ASA agrees...
  13. T

    Did I help the U.S. trade deficit when I sold and shipped a $700 TYREKE

    EVANS rookie to AUSTRALIA? Made in the USA baby (the card)
  14. T

    Today's Op-Eds: Costs Of Health Care Lawsuits; Politics And The Deficit; Self-Recusal

    Missouri's Medicare Nightmare Kansas City Star As a patient advocate, my top priority for health reform is expanding coverage and giving people access to the best treatments. Controlling costs is important, but it shouldn't come at the expense of patients. The (Independent Payment Advisory)...
  15. K

    Why do Republicans call for tax cuts, then complain about the deficit?

    How is it to be paid off other than with taxes? That's great. So we'll start with the biggest chunk of the budget (military)?
  16. O

    Why are cons here always whining about the deficit?

    Don't they heed the words of wisdom from their messiah Dick Cheney? "Deficits don't matter" http://www.ontheissues.org/2004/Dick_Cheney_Budget_+_Economy.htm
  17. J

    I have a question about fiat currency, the US deficit and the US military?

    Money always seemed fake to me. As a fiat currency, the US dollar is only worth what people decide its worth. So my question is why is everyone so worried about government spending and deficits? The dollar is only backed up by the faith of people, right? And people are only scared of one thing...
  18. T

    Deficit Forecast - Questioned By Some - Buttressed Support For Health Overhaul

    The Congressional Budget Office report that found the health legislation would cut the deficit by $140 billion over 10 years boosted Democratic momentum and pulled fiscally conservative moderates behind the bill, the Financial Times reports. The legislation would cost $940 billion over that...
  19. T

    Democrats Take Aim At Deficit Targets, Continue To Wait For CBO Numbers On Health Ove

    The Wall Street Journal: "With Congress just days away from an expected vote, Democrats still hadn't settled on final language of the bill and until they do the Congressional Budget Office can't release an estimate for how much the complete package would cost." House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer...
  20. A

    Montana comes back from 22-point deficit to clinch NCAA berth

    Montana senior guard Anthony Johnson hit a two-point jumper with 10 seconds remaining to give the Grizzlies a 66-65 win over Weber St. Wednesday night in the Big Sky conference Tournament. Montana trailed by 20 points at halftime, outscoring Weber St. 46-25 in the second half. Johnson scored 34...
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