The GOP congressman wants to slash the welfare state, but can’t fathom a single cut he’d make to defense spending.
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It Takes an Election
Rallies can energize supporters of a cause, but rarely do they change policy.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Did Virginia Democrats’ Budget Gamble Pay Off?
After voting down budget after budget and prompting a special session, the state’s Senate Dems seem to have won much of their wish list.
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A GOP Governor Is Pushing Tax Hikes?
Nevada’s Brian Sandoval, elected with an anti-tax platform, is pushing to keep temporary tax increases in an effort to balance the state budget without raiding education.
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Minority Parties Get Feisty in Budget Battles
In Washington state and Virginia, legislators are using budget fights to make a stand.
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Jan Brewer’s Case for Government Spending
Arizona’s Republican governor is once again at odds with members of her own party for wanting to spend more.
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Senator Pat Toomey Defends His Plans to Cut Tax Credits
The senator sparred with Soledad O’Brien over details of his proposal, calling her assessment “factually ridiculous.”
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George Soros Argues That He Should Pay Higher Taxes
The billionaire said inequality caused slow growth in the economy to Fareed Zakaria.
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A Ride to School, Brought to You by Disney
Will school buses across the country start selling advertising space?
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Greece’s Desperate Measures
A budget agreement reduces the minimum wage and cuts pensions.