Both sides are attempting to play political hardball. During the 2010 campaign, the Republicans promised to cut $100 billion from the budget for 2011 and they know that Tea Party activists are going to hold them accountable. The Democrats control the Senate and the presidency and they probably figure that when push comes to shove that many of the new, inexperienced Republicans in the House can be intimidated into giving in. But in the end it really doesn't matter that much who wins this battle. The Republicans are proposing $61 billion in budget cuts which would cut the budget deficit for 2011 by only 3.8 percent.
Obama is seeking a $476-billion, six-year transportation bill, which, when added to another $50 billion requested for roads and bridges, amounts to an 80% increase over the last such request. Several Republicans noted the president's budget did not make structural changes to Medicare, a major driver of the nation's mounting debt but a political risk for both parties. Ryan has promised to include a Medicare overhaul in the House budget for a second year, although he is expected to give a modified version of the voucher-style program he proposed last year. But top advisors to Obama say his budget proposed more trims to entitlements, including Medicare and agricultural subsidies, than that of any recent president. The budget calls for $360 billion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid over the next 10 years.
And research that would address the issue of the best way to safely store waste from nuclear power plants. Those aren't the types of quick-fix ideas that can help candidates win elections. * Politics Today: Memphis Commercial Appeal, May 19, 2008 Might Support I. Carbon Capture and Solar Power In 2012, Alexander supported an EPA regulation called Utility MACT which would require hundreds of coal plants to add costly new emissions controls or risk shut down. In 2011, The EPA required TVA to purchase an estimated $3 to $5 billion on new and upgraded state-of-the-art pollution controls.
According to its website, you can also call it for unemployment benefits, daycare and donation centers. It's like the 311 number we have here in New York - it's a direct connection to your government, except they'll probably put you on hold for fifteen minutes or so. Relax, the government will help you when it gets around to it. Besides the fact that Jodie has no home to call 211 from, Romney's suggestion relies upon an individual responsibility that lies as the cornerstone of his partner-in-crime's budget. In Path to Prosperity, Paul Ryan offers an 80% cut in discretionary spending - the largestgutting of governmental public services in our lifetime - and FEMA finds itself stuck on the chopping block.
Would Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan get you to vote for him? FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is breathing down Mitt Romney's neck – and much of the attention he's getting is focused on his 9-9-9 tax plan. Cain talks about this plan, and how it would stimulate economic growth, a lot. Whether you agree or disagree with Cain's tax plan, there's no doubt it would simplify our complicated tax code. The 9-9-9 plan would get rid of almost all of the current taxes and replace them with: •A 9% flat federal individual income tax •– A 9% flat federal corporate tax •– And a new 9% national sales tax Not everyone is sold.
Project You Decide The unemployment rate is going to reach 20% if nothing is done. What advise can we give the president of the United States to avoid this high unemployment rate? My advisor Mr. Burke would recommend that the President lowers interest rates further to help businesses and consumers get back on their feet. This addresses to the Federal Reserve Bank to stimulate the economy by making the barrowing easy. Miss Lee is suggesting tax increase and government spending reduction.
The Average American (those making under 400% FLP) will most likely see a reduction in their insurance premiums and 30 of the 44 million without insurance will gain access coverage via the "ObamaCare" exchanges, Medicare or Medicaid. ObamaCare offers a number of protections and benefits to all Americans. Beyond the 10 essential health benefits mandated by ObamaCare, additional benefits range from chipping away at pre-existing conditions to expanding health services. Overall, the quality of health care is increased, while the cost, in theory, will be reduced. Middle income Americans (those making between 133% - 400% of the federal poverty level), and employees will be able to use tax credits and out-of-pocket subsidies on the exchanges to save up to 60% of the current cost of premiums making insurance affordable for up to 23 million Americans.
Senator McCain explains his record of bipartisanship and says that the situation today cries out for bipartisanship. He attacks Senator Obama’s bipartisan record alleging that he never voted against party lines. Senator McCain wants to give every American a $5,000 refundable tax credit whereas Senator Obama wants a 50 percent tax credit so that small companies can buy health insurance for their workers. He also assures to lower the cost of insurance premiums by up to $2,500 a year. He believes in investing in prevention and use information technology
Mitt Romney shows if one unemployment rate percent is high, then any states unemployment can increase as well. He makes the audience wonder if there is going to be a change in America. Makes them wonder if there will be change if Obama is president for another four years. This is why the purpose of this ad is to persuade the voters that Mitt Romney is the man that can help the economy out of its slump. The campaign ad uses all three rhetorical analysis aspects like pathos, logos, and ethos with a primary focus on ethos because the ad contains statistics from the Bureau of Statistics, AAA Fuel Report, word choice, and the way his tone is calming and comforting the
Summary: What You Eat Is Your Business In What You Eat is Your Business; Radley Balko argues that the government is employing multiple means to combat obesity, such as using the media to promote an anti-obesity campaign; using health initiatives to ban junk food in schools, applying tax dollars to create more sidewalks and bike trails, demand more labeling from food companies, and pushing that same industry to be more accountable. As David pointed out all this action is “bringing [the] government between you and your waistline”. David explains that politicians have already clung to the idea. President Bush allocated millions of dollars in the federal budget for that very campaign. Schools across the country have already begun to make changes to the health options they offer on the schools campuses.