Everything you need to know about Chained CPI in one post

Here is a sentence you won’t hear politicians or policy wonks saying in the next few weeks: “We should pay Continue reading →

What is President Obama up to with his latest (highly unpopular) budget proposal?

President Obama is again seeking a “grand bargain” budget compromise with Republicans that would cut Social Security and Medicare inflation Continue reading →

How Economic Inequality Affects Life Expectancy

A new report by the Washington Post shows that the growing economic inequality in the United States affects the life Continue reading →

Paul Ryan’s new budget once again exposes GOP intent to wage class warfare

GOP fiscal point man Paul Ryan has released his latest budget proposal.  Once again, it is a draconian resolution designed Continue reading →

The trick Washington is using to cut Social Security and Medicare

Let’s get something straight: “Chained-CPI” cuts Social Security benefits and increases taxes. That’s why it’s part of the negotiations. Full Continue reading →

Susan Rice And How The Press Keeps Ignoring Republican Obstructionism

Once again, the press is turning a blind eye to the unprecedented obstructionism coming from the Republican Party. In the Continue reading →

Ryan: Romney And I Support Social Security Privatization

In the vice presidential debate Thursday night, Paul Ryan seemed to indicate that a Romney-Ryan administration would support the idea Continue reading →