Found this piece on Facebook’s Top Political Articles of 2011. It’s from Ezra Klein in July, 2011, but still timely. Both President Obama and President Bush have added to the deficit, but Bush is still the clear big spender. Maybe we should give Obama some more time. You know politicians do like to …
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Found this piece on Facebook’s Top Political Articles of 2011. It’s from Ezra Klein in July, 2011, but still timely. Both President Obama and President Bush have added to the deficit, but Bush is still the clear big spender. Maybe we should give Obama some more time. You know politicians do like to …
Continue reading “Bush’s deficit spending 5 trillion, Obama’s deficit spending 1.4 trillion…so far”
Michelle with the kids Barack on the Ellen Show
This morning I created 150,000 jobs. I put into motion a plan to support small business and fix healthcare. Don’t believe me? It turns out you shouldn’t believe the politicians either. It’s obvious that Obama is struggling with job creation. His main Republican opponents, Rick Perry and Mitt Romney, are playing that against him. Both …
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“Last Friday was my last day at the White House. As I begin my fellowship at Harvard University, I’d like to share my reflections on public service…” So begins, Vivek’s 12-page summary of his time in the Obama administration (the full version can be found via Alex Howard’s GovFresh piece). I’ve been a big fan of …
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This best of Virginia wine top 10 list is pulled from my experiences living in and around Virginia for the last 5 years. It includes local sources, tips from vineyard owners, top chefs, and important local critics. Enjoy! – 1. Any list has to start with the Norton grape. Widely considered to be America’s only …
The Department of Energy (DOE/FEMP) is holding a monthly online seminar focusing on sustainability. The sessions provide support for legions of federal workers that are leading the nation into our new green economy. The first session (of six) focuses on Executive Order 13514, commonly called the sustainable order. The following training sessions are as follows: …