It seems everyone is talking about it. Sacramento still has no budget, and the cost of inaction alone is steadily approaching half a billion dollars. It's big news, with blame being cast on both sides. In a prime example of the definition of partisanship, our elected leaders can't seem to make up their minds. Granted, the decisions to be made are tough - stemming from a stagnant economy. But this in of itself isn't the big picture. It doesn't even address the crux of the issue. The entire argument and subsequent cost seems to entirely overlook the Elephant in the Room. When I think about what goes on behind closed doors in the Capitol, I picture a frenzy of men and women in suits, fighti

The Sacramento Press is all about providing an outlet for everyone in the community. We recently hit the street to get people's comments on how they're coping with the recession. This week's question: How has the continued recession affected your spending habits? What are you buying and what are you not buying right now?   Regina LaFitte, 45 Analyst, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Elk Grove Resident "We're not going out as much. Most days, I bring my lunch. We get the essentials -- that's about it. I have a daughter who's in college. With the (student aid) cuts in education, I'm really feeling that one. As a state worker, we're doing a two-day furlough each