Budget

Israel, Mexico And U.S.: Your Letters

Solving the U.S. budget problems, helping Mexico and more: Readers respond in this week's letters. more »

Peddling Deception

Federal funds are supporting "clinics" that use dishonesty to push an anti-choice agenda to pregnant women. more »

The Long War's Pricetag

Why can't the administration be honest about how much money it's spending on Iraq and Afghanistan? more »

Wanted: A High-Road Economy

Our economy is breaking records for inequality and exclusion. It's time to invest in smart, sustainable development. more »

Ultimate Fiscal Hypocrites

seattlepi.nwsource.com — In an effort to duck the self-inflicted disasters at home and abroad, the GOP is attacking social spending.

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Drain America First

Bush's energy policy is extraordinary in its willingness to harm American interests and enrich oil companies. more »

Who's Your Daddy?

A recent economic debate between centrist and liberal Democrats made it clear who is working for whom. more »

Grand Theft Baghdad

For the party of fiscal accountability, Republicans in Congress have dangerously little interest in investigating the contracting scandals of the Iraqi occupation. more »

The Permanent Energy Crisis

Without a dramatic change, energy scarcity—with its wars and high prices—will define the coming era. more »

Act Like America's CEO

Bush shouldn't defer spending to prepare for the defining wars of the 21st century—which are economic, not military. more »