Budget Trajectory News Today

About what kind of, what we call reconciliation instructions, are necessary not just for tax reform, but for other kinds of things we need to make sure were getting the budget trajectory heading the right direction. whats the purpose of this budget, get us on a path to balance, get working on our debt problem, which is a long-term problem, rebuild the military, and then put the kind of tools in place so we can maximize economic growth. the crown jewel of growing this economy -- regulatory relief...

How much we can assist the pentagon and the military. not a question of more resources for the military, just a question of the degree of how much more resources we can dedicate to the military. thats what the big debate is about. then well have the debate about what kind of -- what we call reconciliation is necessary not just for tax reform but other things we need to make sure we get the budget trajectory heading the right direction. the purpose of this budget. get us on a path to balance. wor...

Lets bring in the panel. steve hayes, senior writer for "weekly standard." a.b. stoddard associate editor of the hill. syndicated columnist, charles krauthammer. steve, look at the numbers and you can see what elmendorf said today and put it in political perspective. >> its scary. its a virtual certainty that nothing will be done about this before the election. everybody is operating as if nothing will be done because it doesnt make sense politically for either party to do this. the problem with...