Don’t count on it

By Marty Kaplan
Published on May 13, 2011

Please don’t run a countdown clock on the debt ceiling.

BUDGET: Ryan’s way: Stop government excess

Published on April 15, 2011

Does anyone dare ask how the government can spend ever more on, say, education, health and poverty, when schools decline anyway, health care becomes more chaotic, and the dependent class grows exponentially … and then liberals predictably claim the only problem is we’re not spending enough?

BUDGET: Obama’s way: Maintain support for social programs

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on April 15, 2011

In the midst of the near shutdown of the federal government, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) launched an attack on Democratic-created safety net programs. He proposed an entirely new budget, calling for the privatization of Medicare and the devolution of Medicaid to the states, where Republican governors would be able to cut health care for the poor at will.

BUDGET: Threat to Food Stamps Lies Hidden in Ryan’s Plan

Published on April 15, 2011

With the federal budget battle in full swing, Congress, media pundits and most of the general public have their attention riveted on proposed changes to Medicare and Social Security. But Social Security — dubbed the “third rail” of politics — is likely to remain intact, even in today’s hyper-partisan political climate.

The Colbert Report’s Government Shutdown Menorah [VIDEO]

Published on April 5, 2011