Social Security
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Pandering to Seniors
Responsible budgeting is always challenging – but it is particularly so when the discussion centers on certain “third rail" issues like seniors...
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Fiscal Space, Stimulus and Entitlement Cuts
Given the weak economy, how do we balance our need for economic stimulus now with our need to get our fiscal house in order to prevent the age and...
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CRFB Discusses CBO Social Security Projections
August 11 - Today, CRFB released a report highlighting its take on CBO's Long-Term Projections for Social Security. Last year, the CBO projected...
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CBO Reports on Social Security
August 8 - Today, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its Long-Term Projections for Social Security. According to the CBO: "Currently...
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Taxing the Middle Class
August 4 - Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reiterated the administration's pledge not to raise taxes on Americans earning less...
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Promises Promises: A Fiscal Voter Guide to the 2008 Election
The United States faces serious fiscal challenges. Large budget deficits have returned, and shifting demographics along with growing health care costs...