Compromise, 2011 Style

Compromise in politics involves more than compromising one’s principles.

Little Public Support For Bowles-Simpson Deficit Reduction Plan

A new poll about the proposals coming out of the Deficit Commission makes it clear that the American public needs to grow up.

How Would I Solve the Deficit

Here’s my plan for creating a budget surplus of $126 billion by 2015 and $592 billion by 2030.

Republicans Still Not Getting Specific On Spending Cuts

They’ve won the elections, but Republicans still aren’t getting specific about exactly where they’d cut Federal spending.

Social Security Payouts Too Low

While Social Security has radically lowered the elderly poverty rate, it hasn’t eliminated it. Should we do more?

The Risk of a Fiscal Crisis

The CBO sees a clear threat of a fiscal crisis during the next two decades unless we’re saved by magic ponies.

John Boehner Steps On The Third Rail

The House GOP Leader is proposing that we get serious about Social Security reform.

Krugman vs. Krugman

The Cost of Indecision

Fiscal Outlook: Grim