By William Warren – After listening to Obama’s address last night, it’s evident that he is the wrench in the debt ceiling plans.

By Robert Romano   – Can’t these guys count? Credit rating agencies Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch have explicitly warned that if Congress does not enact a fiscal consolidation plan totaling at least $4 trillion over the next ten years, the nation’s Triple-A credit rating will be downgraded. […]

By Adam Bitely – Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is boasting another surplus for the Commonwealth of Virginia for the second straight year in a row. The amount of this year’s supposed surplus? $311 million. But before you jump to the conclusion that Governor McDonnell has […]

By Frank McCaffrey – Hear from ALG Communications Director Rick Manning on the bad reporting we are seeing with the debt ceiling debate issue. Plus, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler talks with us about controlling our big government spending.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, is calling for a rejection of Speaker Boehner’s proposed debt plan. Here is what Rep. Jordan had to say: “While I thank the Speaker for fighting for Republican principles, I cannot support the plan that […]

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox,  click here ! Good Monday morning, Here are the  Must Reads according to  Adam Bitely : Obama’s loaded debt ceiling gun Armageddon on or after August 2 not very likely Debt aspirations don’t match the situation Congress plows ahead without Obama on debt debate Obama isn’t serious about real spending cuts Obama’s lying demagoguery about social security Barone: For the GOP to have a mandate, they must win again New ACORN group joins SEIU’s economic terrorism against lenders, governments Obama campaign even more dependent on Wall Street cash this time around Population boon: More people means more prosperity

By Frank McCaffrey – Rep. Jim Jordan has vowed to fight any new debt ceiling increase proposal that doesn’t incorporate ‘Cut, Cap and Balance.’ This includes a proposal that is slated to come up Wednesday:

Satire by Victor Morawski – Hey, kids! Boy are those Republicans and Tea Party Conservatives gonna’ be in a tizzy when they hear this. For years they’ve been saying things like “In 2008 he ran on charisma and catchy slogans; in 2012 he’ll have to run […]

By Bill Wilson – With White House talks ended over Obama’s insistence on job-killing tax increases, it is time for House Speaker John Boehner to turn up the pressure for spending cuts on the Senate. On July 22, just minutes after defeating the House-passed “Cut, Cap, and Balance” […]

Rep. Jim Jordan has vowed to fight any new proposal that doesn’t incorporate cut, cap and balance. This includes a proposal that is slated to come up Wednesday. Here’s our take on an eventful week.