. . "ations on public spending, deficits, and debt, needs to be revisited.???Back to Budget Basics Wednesday, March 9, 2011By Jordan J. BallorIn this week???s Acton Commentary, ???Back to Budget Basics,??? I argue that the public debt crisis facing the federal government is such that ???All government spending, including entitlements, defense, and other programs, must be subjected to rigorous and princ" . .