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fromThe Oaklandside
8 hours ago

Alameda County turns up the heat on OUSD to balance its budget

Three months after OUSD exited state receivership, Alysse Castro, the Alameda County superintendent, is upping pressure on district leaders to balance the budget, pointing to continued deficit spending and depleted reserves. She said that by Oct. 1, OUSD must provide the county a target amount of spending reductions for the 2025-2026 school year that accounts for recent budget projections. Separately, interim superintendent Denise Saddler has asked the board to give direction to the district's finance team by Oct. 8
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No one wanted Trump's devastating budget bill. Of course it passed | Moira Donegan

The budget reconciliation bill, despite widespread disapproval, was inevitable and seen as damaging by many Americans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill heads to House US politics live

The Senate passed the measure in a 51-50 vote with vice-president JD Vance breaking a tie after three Republicans joined all 47 Democrats in voting against the bill.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Joe Scarborough Turns to Bart Simpson to Shred Mike Johnson's CBO Jab

Attacking the CBO reflects a desperate attempt by some Republicans to deflect from their record on deficit spending.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Ron DeSantis Declares Elon Musk's DOGE a Failure, Torches GOP Congress: The Swamp Has Won'

DeSantis criticizes Republicans for failing to implement Musk's DOGE cuts, arguing deficit spending acts as an indirect tax and emphasizing the need for budget reforms.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

I Was Threatened by Trump Today': House Republican Asks for Donations After President Goes After Him

For having the audacity to say this bill does NOT repeal the green new deal, but DOES increase the deficit and debt substantially, I was threatened by Trump today. Can you contribute to my reelection at this link?
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump's Tax Bill Is No Match for Reality

Republican leaders struggle to reconcile Trump's tax bill with fiscal realities, risking massive deficits and budgetary shortfalls.
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