So much for cutting back – Federal spending up 5%

Even with the TEA party. Even with Republican control of the House. Even with the economy in trouble with 9 percent unemployment. Even with the mortgage issues. Our federal and state government moved right on ahead and increased their total spending by 5 percent. How much has your spending increased?

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Connecticut, what are you doing with your money? UPDATE

Yesterday, the Connecticut legislature passed a $40.1 billion dollar budget. Of course, it isn’t balanced but, Governor Malloy “hopes” to get $2 billion in concessions from the unions, after which, the budget will balance.  It includes some $2 billion in increased taxes including a “temporary” corporate tax surcharge on a 7.5% corporate tax rate.

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Obama vs Ryan: Game on! Video

I’ve already posted on the president’s speech yesterday. But I thought I would throw some red meat out there for you, you little mobsters. Here is some video letting you compare and contrast Barack Obama slamming Paul Ryan and Paul Ryan fighting back. Awesome.

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What did I miss?

President Obama today, speaking to a crowd of college students (is there some reason why he won’t speak to the adult taxpayers of this country), blasted the Republican budget proposed by Paul Ryan (R. Wi.).  According to the President, it will throw seniors under the bus, they will have to eat dog food, starve, and die, all thanks…

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