A $2 Trillion Solution
March/April 2011
The federal budget deficit is center stage in Washington. The administration and most members of Congress agree that the federal debt level cannot be allowed to rise indefinitely. The Pentagon budget should be the first place Congress look if it wants to bring federal spending more in line with federal revenues.
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Times are tough, and Congress is worried about deficits. Waste is anathema; accountability and transparency are the watchwords of the day.
The federal budget deficit is center stage in Washington. The administration and most members of Congress agree that the federal debt level cannot be allowed to rise indefinitely. Yet the agreement often ends there.
"Anybody who says you can't save money at the Pentagon has never been to the Pentagon."
The budget debate is in full swing in Washington, and this year it seems to be particularly loud and fast. Here’s a guide to decoding some of the hot topics in the news.
Poverty most directly affects individuals, but it is also a problem shared by the community as a whole. Here are some examples of the programs that are helping millions of people, right now, stay afloat.
On March 1, Diane Randall became FCNL’s fourth Executive Secretary. Diane brings to FCNL the experience, skills, and grounding to lead our work into the 21st century.
