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Fiscal FactCheck: The First Democratic Debate
This blog is part of the “ Fiscal FactCheck ” series designed to examine the accuracy of budget-related statements made during the 2016 presidential...
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Clinton's College Affordability Proposal, Explained
One of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's first major policy proposals focused on college affordability. Called the " New College...
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Funding Challenges Continue For Pension Insurer
A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the shortfalls facing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), which guarantees defined...
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Governor Bobby Jindal Releases Tax Reform Plan
Republican presidential candidate Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced his tax reform plan with a centerpiece that promises to ensure every...
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Medicare Premiums Take Center Stage
Adding to the list of things lawmakers want to get done before the end of the year, Congress may take up a relatively obscure Medicare issue that...
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No, Acting Quickly on Medicare Premiums Doesn't Reduce The Cost
Lawmakers may be taking action to prevent a steep premium and deductible hike for some Medicare beneficiaries next year, but should make sure to be...
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Is the Social Security Shortfall Bigger than We Thought?
Last week, the Technical Panel to the Social Security Advisory Board issued a report on the assumptions and methods used by the Social Security...
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Millennials to Receive $2 Million in Social Security & Medicare Benefits
The Urban Institute published a new report showing that younger generations will receive much more in lifetime Social Security and Medicare benefits...
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House Reconciliation Runs Afoul of Byrd Rule
Update: CBO has released scores of the three reconciliation bills showing net ten-year savings of $57 billion but a deficit increase of $1 billion in...
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MY VIEW: Judd Gregg October 2015
Judd Gregg, a former Republican senator from New Hampshire, served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee from 2005 to 2007 and ranking member...
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101 Economists to Congress: Keep the Cadillac Tax
In light of the recent reconciliation package that repeals the Cadillac tax on high-cost health insurance plans and Democratic Presidential candidate...