Here and Now - Federal Spending and State Budget Woes
Our nation and state are facing financial issues that most of us have never seen in our lifetime. That's why as producer of KJZZ's Here and Now I'm trying to devote as much of our limited time to help all of us better understand what's going on with fiscal policy. Yeah, I know, you'd prefer watching paint dry. But trust me, the more we know about what's going on in D.C. and at 1700 West Washington, the better we can respond to what our elected and appointed officials are doing. And do they have their work cut out.
Okay, I'll get off my soapbox.
Here's the lineup for Wednesday. We have an interview scheduled with Arizona Senator John McCain to talk about the omnibus spending bill before the senate. I'm interested in hearing what he thinks about some of the identified spending if and how we can cut out earmarks, a pet peeve of his.
Eileen Klein, Governor Brewer's Strategic Policy and Budget Director, will take time out of her busy schedule to help us better understand what's going on with the state's finances. Governor Brewer will address a joint session of the legislature later Wednesday and she could propose a temporary tax to get the state through the economic downturn.
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