Category Archives: Deficit
November 2, 2011
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 »
August 4, 2011
August 4, 2011 > Congress just missed yet another opportunity to confront the problem of Medicare costs. Legislators have many reasons to be fearful of doing their duty and getting the job done. read more »
April 18, 2011
April 18, 2011 > Their budget plans have little in common. How good are their ideas for slowing the growth of health care costs? read more »
April 14, 2011
April 14, 2011 > In all the commentary on the Republican proposal to turn Medicare into a voucher program, including President Obama's speech, little attention has been paid to what is really behind this idea. read more »
February 14, 2011
February 14, 2011 > While the public is deeply concerned about the deficit, polls show that it is unwilling to cut entitlement programs such as Medicare, which account for more than 60 percent of the federal budget. read more »
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