Budget cuts have made it harder for President Obama to sell Republicans on tax increases as part of a grand bargain.
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The Sequester, Now What?
Since the $85 billion in spending cuts began to take effect, the tactical advantage has shifted from President Obama to the GOP.Â
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The Maximum Impact of the Minimum Wage
Sure, raising the earned income tax credit and pushing for universal pre-k is good and essential, but it’s going to take a long political fight to win them. What to do about the people who need more money now?
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These Aren’t the Budget Cuts You’re Looking For
The horror of mixed sci-fi metaphors.
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Automatic Stabilizers: There When Congress Isn’t
When the economy is in trouble, let’s be thankful we have mechanisms that kick in while legislators are squabbling.
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Dear White House, You’ll Regret This
The e-mail exchange between Gene Sperling and Bob Woodward reveals the Obama administration’s propensity to compromise before it’s necessary.
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Falling into Woodward’s Den of Iniquity
Yes, what powerful people tell each other is important. But it’s not the only thing that matters.
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The U.S. Budget, By the Numbers
Have some questions about the sequester? Don’t worry, we have the answers. To the chartmobile!
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The Five Most Terrifying Things about the Sequester
The optimal way forward is clear: repeal the sequester, full stop.
