The latest discussion all around the country, and here on our site lately focuses on this debt ceiling deal, and where has that debt come from. Late Wednesday, the White House released the following message:
Good evening,
Chances are you’ve caught bits and pieces of the debate over our debt and deficits here in Washington over the past few weeks. It is important to understand what the deficit and debt ceiling debate is all about, so we’ve put together a few resources to help explain how we got here and what needs to happen in the next week.
If you have questions about the ongoing debate, be sure to check a brand new series called White House “Office Hours,” where you can ask senior administration officials your questions about policy issues via Twitter.
Infographic: Where Does Our National Debt Come From?
We put together a graphic that helps explain where our national debt comes from. It shows the impact various policies have had over the past decade, shifting us from projected surpluses to actual deficits and, as a result, running up the national debt.
Check Out White House Office Hours
Starting this week, senior staff at the White House will hold regular “Office Hours” on Twitter, answering your questions in real-time. We held our first Office Hours this past Monday, and you can check out the entire conversation here.
Don’t miss the next Q&A – follow @WhiteHouse for the latest updates and use the hashtag #WHChat to ask administration officials your questions on President Obama’s speech and the ongoing deficit debate.
Here’s the schedule so far:
Thursday, July 28
- 1:00 p.m. EDT: Office Hours with Jason Furman, Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council
- 3:00 p.m. EDT:Office Hours with Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council
Friday, July 29
- 10:00 a.m. EDT:Office Hours with Jason Furman, Principal Deputy Director of the National Economic Council
- 4:00 p.m. EDT: Office Hours with Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council
Please note that we will do our best to stick to this Office Hours schedule, but times are subject to change.
– Discuss and more on the Thursday Open Line
It amazes me that there hasn’t been one posting about the Wednesday Dispatch story about the death od an 18 month old girl. The suspect is jailed at present under heavy bond, but is in protective custody due to concern for his personal safety.
The child did not have a chance. May she rest in peace.
Thanks for the effort, Phil, but why on earth would I want to ask the dolts at the white house anything about the economy?
Prudence, HIH could not post what most of us would say about this case.
I agree with you Dagny, it is so sad that the child suffered so much. Criminals get all the protection.
#1 this story was a follow up news on the case that was been reported here in HIH (http://homeinhenderson.com/2011/05/19/child-assault/). As per dispatch, the 18 month old baby was also found out to be sexually abused :( may she rest in peace.
Prudence, What is there to say? It is horrible — a tragedy! I hope the child rests in peace! And, the criminal deserves a horrible, protracted punishment — but our courts will probably give him a slap on the wrist if that! And, the criminal defenders tend to post in force too. Our Society needs to get a grip.