By Niger Innis and Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr. — From New York, Washington and Atlanta to Chicago, St. Louis and Dallas, America is baking in a furnace. As millions swelter and gasp, they thank their lucky stars for air-conditioned cars, homes, offices and other places […]

By Frank McCaffrey – In this week’s episode we look at the statement made by President Barack Obama on the deal struck on the debt ceiling. Plus, hear from ALG Communications Director Rick Manning on what the debt deal means for us.

By Bill Wilson – Tolkien called it the “day the strength of men failed” when the people of Middle Earth failed to destroy the One Ring.  So it was with the votes to increase in the debt ceiling, as the American people have received little in exchange […]

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We look at the statement made by President Barack Obama on the deal struck on the debt ceiling. Plus, hear from ALG Communications Director Rick Manning on what the debt deal means for us.

As more details emerge about the debt deal that was struck between Congressional leaders and Obama last night, the more this legislation needs to be killed (via Heritage below) : The “Budget Control Act of 2011″ (BCA) contains provisions for a joint committee of Congress, whose supposed job it is to make recommendations to reduce the deficit by $1.5 trillion.  But the legislation does not require the joint committee to do that job.  It […]

If the debt deal is so good, why are markets going so crazy ? The dollar fell to new lows Monday against the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen, which traders tend to buy when they’re seeking safety. And then there is this with Wall Street : The pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector slowed more than expected in July , according to […]

By Rick Manning – When it takes about five minutes for President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to sign on to a new debt deal, perhaps Republicans should look for the trapdoors. Based upon press reports, here are just four. Contrary to what the […]

To receive the Must Reads in your inbox,  click here ! Good Monday morning, Here are the  Must Reads according to  Adam Bitely : The ‘no solution’ debt deal Debt deal a partial solution at best Democrats put politics ahead of policy–again Washington’s budget theater The debt deal: Failures of leadership and resolve D.C. has highest alcohol abuse rate in nation… The facts about spending cuts, the debt, and the GDP Happy 99th Birthday, Milton Friedman! Gov. Jindal’s opposition to health care exchanges divides libertarians and conservatives

By Frank McCaffrey – We have shined the light on several members of Team Obama, today we shine it on Barack Obama himself. He has said he is working to create economic growth for years and the economy is still terrible. ALG’s Robert Romano demanded that the […]