Monday, May 18, 2009

May 10-16, 2009

Our view on the federal budget: Obama, Congress go AWOL on fiscal responsibility – USA Today, Monday, May 11, 2009
Neither party is capable of addressing the nation’s dire fiscal circumstances, which will only worsen as Baby Boomers hit retirement age.

The truth about Social Security and Medicare – Salon, Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Social Security is a tiny problem, but Medicare is entirely different. It’s a monster.

Unions vs. Taxpayers – Wall Street Journal, Thursday, May 14, 2009
Organized labor has become by far the most powerful political force in government.

Fiscal Suicide Ahead – New York Times, Friday, May 15, 2009
For President Obama to sustain his agenda and prevent national insolvency, he has to control health care and entitlement costs.

Schwarzenegger outlines drastic budget cuts – LA Times, Friday, May 15, 2009
The governor’s budget disaster-preparedness talks.

Security Blanket: How Social Security Can Save Us All – Mother Jones, May/June 2009
But how will we pay for this?

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