Now you know that's key. That's the bottom line. To be able to ask astute financial questions that have an impact upon the corporation. John Nash is president of the National Association of Corporate Directors. The three most powerful men in Washington met today to talk about the biggest of financial statements, the federal budget.
Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of the first budget-related government shutdown.
After the meeting Speaker Gingrich and majority leader Armey said Republicans will try to avoid politics and things that lead to gridlock in the next two years. Of course, there were no specifics about spending and taxes needed to balance the budget. Speaking to reporters after today's meeting, Senate Majority Leader Lott made it clear Republicans will wait for the President to make the first move on controversial subjects such as Medicare reforms. Earlier today he allowed that he might go along as long there was an override clause during recessions. Senator Lott says he'll be bringing up the balanced budget amendment soon.