Work where citizens are informed, our public thrives, get informed from the source on cspan. Unfiltered, unbiased, word for word from the nations capitol to wherever you are. The opinion that matters the most is your own. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan powered by cable. Joining us this morning is keith hall, the former director of the Congressional Budget Office from 2019, let us begin with defining a Credit Rating. What is it and why does it matter . Guest it is not unlike the Credit Rating all of us individually have. It is Credit Services that are looking at debt. The federal government has been outspending revenues and making up for that by borrowing. They are evaluating the credit worthiness of the federal government. According to fitch, we always had a aaa highest rating and they have lowered it to a aa , which is an indication they are a little less pertinent in the u. S. Ability to constantly repay the debt. Fitch is one of the big three credit agencies. All three hav
See our complete schedule online at book tv. Org. The library of Congress National book festival Live Saturday beginning at 9 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan two. Joining us this morning is keith hall, the former director of the Congressional Budget Office from 2019, let us begin with defining a Credit Rating. What is it and why does it matter . Guest it is not unlike the Credit Rating all of us individually have. It is Credit Services that are looking at debt. The federal government has been outspending revenues and making up for that by borrowing. They are evaluating the credit worthiness of the federal government. According to fitch, we always had a aaa highest rating and they have lowered it to a aa , which is an indication they are a little less pertinent in the u. S. Ability to constantly repay the debt. Fitch is one of the big three credit agencies. All three have Credit Ratings on the u. S. Government. S p lowered their rating in 2011, so now two out of three credit agencies have low
Washington journal continues. Host joining us this morning is keith hall, the former director of the Congressional Budget Office from 2019, let us begin with defining a Credit Rating. What is it and why does it matter . Guest it is not unlike the Credit Rating all of us individually have. It is Credit Services that are looking at debt. The federal government has been outspending revenues and making up for that by borrowing. They are evaluating the credit worthiness of the federal government. According to fitch, we always had a aaa highest rating and they have lowered it to a aa , which is an indication they are a little less pertinent in the u. S. Ability to constantly repay the debt. Fitch is one of the big three credit agencies. All three have Credit Ratings on the u. S. Government. S p lowered their rating in 2011, so now two out of three credit agencies have lowered the rating because of federal debt. This is an indication they believe the risk of default is not high, but has gone
Of the western toward the tout Administration Efforts to combat Climate Change while arguing to spur Economic Growth. We will get your take on the president s efforts in the first hour. Here is how you can dial in. Republicans, 202 7488000. Democrats, 202 7488001. Independents, 202 7488002. You can join us in a text. Include your first name, city, and state to 202 7488003. Or, on facebook. Com he spent. Facebook. Com cspan. Good morning, everyone. Lets get to your thoughts in a minute. Take a look at this recent poll done by the Washington Post and university of maryland. Most of the people they pulled disapprove of bidens handling of Climate Change. Less than three in 10 americans say they know a good or great deal about the Inflation Reduction Act, though many voters support some of its keep climate programs. The president this week talking about the oneyear anniversary of signing in the law that Inflation Reduction Act and touting its climate provisions. Here is a reminder of what w
Continued to advance these statements fraud, statements of the in order to to remain in office. Depending who you ask Trump Supporters believe the timing of this case is meant to hurt his chances of another president ial term. While others say no one is above the law and he should have his day in court to learn whether he truly had tried to interve poin the presidency by lying to supporters and he instead had won the 2020 election. The next hearing in trumps conspiracy case has been set for august 28th. Thats actually just days after the first debate in the 2024 republican president ial primary. Back to you can. All right. Thank you, ella. Our coverage of todays arraignment continues on our website. Kron 4 dot com. You can learn more about what happened inside the courtroom and read that full 45 page indictment. Plus, you can read up on Donald Trumps previous indictments. Just scan that qr code on your smartphone. It will take you straight to that special section on our website. Califo