Gov. Scott Walker, overselling things just a little To hear Gov. Scott Walker talk, everything is coming up roses (and a series of other cliches) in Wisconsin’s economy. In a recent op-ed, he touts his many supposed accomplishments, comparing the picture in Wisconsin with a “national outlook [that] isn’t as bright.” About that. While Walker… Read more »
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The CBO’s new budget outlook, in six charts
Exciting news, nerds. The Congressional Budget Office has just released its new budget outlook (pdf) for 2013 to 2022. Here are six big takeaways. With charts, of course. 1) The federal deficit in 2013 is expected to be under $ 1 trillion for the first time in five years. $ 845 billion to be precise…. Read more »
Poll: Budget War Hits Economic Outlook
Obama’s job approval is strong, but Americans remain downbeat about the economy, a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll found. Source: WSJ.com: Politics And Policy
Economics Daily Digest: The unstimulating outlook for 2013
By Tim Price, originally posted on Next New Deal Click here to receive the Daily Digest via email. For Obama, a Victory That Also Holds Risks (NYT) David Leonhardt notes that while President Obama got most of what he wanted in the fiscal cliff deal, he also gave up most of his leverage on the… Read more »