Read this on the Web at http://patriotpost.us/edition/2011/04/08/digest/ Digest · April 8, 2011 The Foundation "No pecuniary consideration is more urgent, than the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt." --George Washington Government & Politics Shutdown Looms at Midnight Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) released his proposal for the 2012 budget on Monday, but as we go to press this morning, the 2011 budget process is still stuck in neutral and appears headed for shutdown at midnight tonight. By a vote of 247-181, the Republican-controlled House passed yet another week-long continuing resolution Thursday that cuts more from federal spending but funds the Pentagon through Sep...