Current Event Discussion 2: Boehner Wants Joint Talks on Debt, Budget

Read the article carefully and find points that relate back to the current and previous readings from class. Write a two page analysis relating the topic to any public budgeting issue. Be familiar and include the facts of the article, but do not summarize it for the writing. This analysis will provide you with a device to make connections between theory and practice in public budgeting. This is a formal writing assignment. Each assignment will be graded on content and form. Write carefully, use proper grammar, and organize your thoughts. Use double-spaced, 12 pt. font and APA format. SEE ATTACHMENT WITH ARTICLE and answer the questions: QUESTIONS: 1. What happened in the 1990s when Republicans refused to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government operating? How do you believe this experience could impact today's negotiations over the budget extension? 2. The House Republicans have voted 41 times to end the Affordable Care Act. Defending the ACA is a stipulation by House Republicans for keeping the government running after October 1. Why do Republicans see the ACA as their critical issue? Is this politically wise? 3. The U.S. until recently has routinely raised the debt ceiling under presidents of both parties. Given this, why does the U.S. have a debt ceiling when voting on the budget impacts the level of debt and that other nations do not have such a limitation? 4. Republicans oppose tax increases and cutting defense. Democrats oppose cuts to entitlement programs, such as Social Security and Medicare. Given this, is it possible to cut other agencies enough to reduce the deficit and still maintain viable programs? Be specific regarding impacts. 5. Analyze the problems that an enlarging debt has for a country that has led to concerns about the amount of the U.S. government debt.