Tag Archives: federal budget

Companies Whose CEO Pay Exceeded Tax Bills?

Jason Page : Wednesday August 31, 4:51PM

The Institute for Policy Studies released a list of 25 U.S. corporations whose CEOs earned more in 2010 total compensation than their firms paid in taxes. For example, former Qwest CEO Ed Mueller had a … More »

EIA: RIP?

Tom Prugh : Friday May 6, 12:24PM

Well, not quite. But if the Energy Information Administration isn't dead yet, it might soon be on life support if recent budget cuts are any sign. With the almost hysterical budget pressures in … More »

Congress Passes 2011 Budget: What Was Cut?

Jason Page : Friday April 15, 10:28AM

Congress formally passed the 2011 Budget negotiated late last week. Use this Wall Street Journal article to see what exactly was cut in the bill . Some major cuts include: Elimination of funding … More »

Federal Budget Reform: What Country Do We Want and Can We Decide as Adults?

Jason Page : Wednesday April 13, 4:33PM

President Obama outlined his budget reform proposal today , calling for a 4 trillion reduction in the nation's budget deficit over the next 12 years. The President's proposed reduction will come from four … More »

High Speed Rail Funding Eliminated in 2011 Budget Compromise

Jason Page : Wednesday April 13, 1:41PM

Funding for high speed rail will be completely eliminated in the 2011 budget compromise along with 400 million of the 2.5 billion approved last year . This leaves the future of the program in serious … More »

Environment Big Loser in Budget Compromise

Jason Page : Wednesday April 13, 1:31PM

The environment and the federal programs that protect it appears to be the clear loser in last weeks 2011 budget compromise . While all areas of the budget were impacted, environmental programs seemed to … More »

What did it take to keep our government operating?

Jason Page : Wednesday April 13, 1:09PM

Details are finally being released about the 11th hour, 38.5 billion compromise that averted a government shutdown . Major cuts include: 530 billion from the Pentagon budget. This does not include … More »

What is the Federal Budget and What are They Cutting?

Jason Page : Monday April 4, 10:58AM

With recent talk of a government shutdown and cuts ranging in the billions to trillions , it is valuable to have at least a general understanding of our federal budget. According to the recent … More »