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The President Slugs With Republicans

Posted on July 17, 2010 by billmanzi

The President took to the airwaves to pound Republican Senators for obstructionism, pointing to the filibuster against the extension of unemployment benefits and the lack of action on a small business tax relief bill. The President and the Democrats have … Continue reading →

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Social Security Takes a Turn for Worse

Posted on March 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The Social Security Trust Fund appears to be on course to pay out in benefits more than it takes in this year, something that projections had estimated would happen in 2016. A recent New York Times article detailed the quicker … Continue reading →

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Obama Looks to Cut Deficit in Half

Posted on February 22, 2009 by billmanzi

President Barack Obama has set the ambittous goal of reducing the federal deficit by half in four years. He will file a budget this coming week that seeks to begin that process, and is hosting a “fiscal responsibility” summit this … Continue reading →

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