As we approach the debt ceiling, we feel it’s important to clarify that the current budget proposal being argued in Congress is a separate issue from the debt ceiling. The debt ceiling addresses incurred spending from previous budgets already passed by Congress. The inability of Congress to compromise on the current budget proposal is preventing […]
As the NU Libertarians, we are a group of students dedicated to learning and spreading the ideas related to voluntary exchange & cooperation, and open societies. We are an independent club, not associated with a political party or outside organization. Students have joined our club because they liked the philosophical ideas, some the implementations, […]
The Northeastern University College Republicans (NUCR) is the official chapter of the Massachusetts Alliance of College Republicans (MACR) and College Republican National Committee (CRNC) at Northeastern University. NUCR abides by the platforms and bylaws of the state and national organizations. We seek to elect Republican and conservative candidates at every level of government, and have […]
The mission of the Northeastern University’s College Democrats is to discuss and promote the views, ideology, and policies of the Democratic Party both at Northeastern and in the larger community. As Democrats, we have specific policy interests that fall under an underlying theme of respect and equality for all. We are made up of activists, […]
In light of the September 30th deadline for Congress to approve a budget extension and keep the U.S. Federal Government running, we asked three politically-oriented student groups on campus to respond to the following question: “What is the most effective response to a government shutdown?” The NU College Republicans (NUCR), the NU College Democrats (NUCD), […]
December 16, 1995, the U.S. Federal Government shut down for 24 days. While members of both parties blame the other, it is imperative to recognize that what happened in the past is the same thing that is happening now. No compromises are being made now for government to go forward. Besides the fact that compromises […]
The most effective response to a government shutdown is to pass a budget to fund the government. If this seems like an easy answer, that is because it is. Passing a budget is a routine, annual part of Congress’ job. The deadline never changes, and the stakes of a shutdown are always clear. In practice […]
The looming government “slowdown” is distinct from the debt ceiling, which is in turn distinct from the United States going bankrupt. The issue is whether the government has the legal authority to spend money on non-essential services. The debt ceiling is about whether it can legally borrow more money. The debt ceiling will come up […]
The three Campus Political Groups providing insight on our forum are the Northeastern University College Democrats, the Northeastern University College Republicans, and the Northeastern University Libertarians. Please click on any of the below pictures to learn more about each group.
