Monthly Archives: November 2011

November 21, 2011
Deficit

Will Raising Taxes on the Wealthiest People Hurt the Economy? Probably Not

Frank Trainer
November 21, 2011 > There is little evidence that increasing taxes on the highest earners will harm economic growth or small business. To overcome the budget crisis, we need to raise revenue and control Medicare and Medicaid costs. It's time for members of Congress to break with their extreme factions and do the right thing. read more »
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November 10, 2011
Other Countries

Global Competitiveness: How Other Countries Win

Daniel Callahan and Elizabeth H. Bradley
November 10, 2011 > Nearly every country that leads the world in international economic competitiveness also has a strong government-run or regulated universal health care system and a comprehensive welfare policy. The one exception is the United States. read more »
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November 2, 2011
Deficit

How AARP Can Help, Not Harm

Daniel Callahan
November 2, 2011 > In a recent political ad, AARP rejects all attempts to cut Medicare and Social Security as part of a plan to reduce the deficit. But rather than support this losing position, the organization could help work out a plan for benefit cuts that is fair to all. read more »
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