http://thehill.com/policy/finance/219053-debt-fades-as-election-issue
This article was very interesting because it focused on the lack of focus on the debt ceiling. It was a nice change because the focus has always been on the raising of the ceiling. It also offered a different look at the Republican party. The party has been more critical of ObamaCare and spending which I also think is more important. The issues that the party is focusing on, are related to cutting spending and budgets but don't directly affect the debt ceiling. I think that ObamaCare is a more pressing issue because it affects the middle class and the debt ceiling only really affects the people who have substantial savings. I agree with the proposal of a 5 trillion dollar spending cut over the next 10 years because it will keep the government accountable for the money they have in the budget. I disagreed with Joni Ernst statement about transitioning teenagers to Social Security plans. I don't think that that would help spending or reducing the deficit. I also think that budget discussions will lead to a debate about the debt ceiling and government spending next year.
It does not surprise me that the Republicans are extremely critical of ObamaCare. Republicans will always be critical of anything Obama does. I think Republicans can be critical but they also needs to focus on the big picture of the debt ceiling.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that adding teenagers to Social Security plans will in no way save money or reduce the deficit. I think before changes such as this one are made the current financial problems should be attended to.
ReplyDeleteThe American government is so biased towards each party. One news station makes this side seem better, while another does the opposite. We will never get anything done in this country until both parties can see eye to eye.
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