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social security June 14, 2019

Social Security Isn’t Going Broke. Older Americans Are.Cutting benefits won’t make it easier for America to support its growing elderly population. Expanding immigration and raising taxes would.

By Eric Levitz
the budget Oct. 17, 2018

Please Stop Helping Mitch McConnell Lie About the DeficitThe Senate Majority Leader says that simple math requires the U.S. to cut Social Security and Medicare. Too many “objective” reporters agree.

By Eric Levitz
Feb. 4, 2016

A $10-Per-Barrel Tax on Oil? Obama’s Final Budget Proposal Turns Bold To pay for fossil-fuel-free transportation options.

By Samuel Lieberman
city politic May 9, 2014

De Blasio’s Budget Proves He’s Doubling Down on Being a Lefty CrusaderNo triangulation going on here.

By Chris Smith
the budget Apr. 4, 2012

John Heilemann on Morning Joe: Fighting the Budget Fight“The President pokes the bear and watches the bear run further into Paul Ryan’s cave and he is happy about that.”

By Sarah Frank