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The Government Debt Paradox: Pick Your Poison
“Rule one: Never allow a crisis to go to waste,” said President Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel in November of 2008. “They are opportunities to do big things.” At the time of his remark, Emanuel was eager to exploit … Continue reading
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Tagged chuck schumer, debt ceiling, default, hurricane harvey, mitch mcconnell, nancy pelosi, paul ryan, president trump, rahm emanuel
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Calling Mitch McConnell’s Debt Ceiling Bluff
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell woke up on the wrong side of the bed on Monday. Who could blame him? His summer vacation’s been ruined. President Trump’s been riding him all month like a pack mule. What’s more, on Monday … Continue reading
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Tagged congress, debt ceiling, mitch mcconnell, poker, president trump
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