By
NPP Intern
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Health Care
Clay is a self-declared “evangelical Texan.”
By
Jo Comerford
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Budget Process,
Health Care,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
Nearly every American is intimately connected with the earned benefits Social Security and Medicare – first as a contributor then as a recipient. Nearly 90% of us indicated that we’re in favor of taking strong measures to preserve the long-term stability of both programs.
By
Becky Sweger
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Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net,
Transparency & Data
Nearly 90% of Americans oppose cuts to Social Security, which covers more than just retirees. Benefits are also paid to those with disabilities and family members of deceased workers. Combined, these groups received about $720 billion during fiscal year 2011.
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Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
Actually, the fiscal cliff never left. If you thought we solved the fiscal cliff with the deal back in January (or even the more recent debt ceiling deal), you’re mistaken.
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Debt & Deficit
Article II of the U.S. Constitution states that the president "shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union."While the date is not specified by the Constitution, traditionally the State of the Union takes place in late January. This year President Obama ...
By
Mattea Kramer
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Health Care,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
When lawmakers struck a fiscal-cliff deal on New Year's Day, they did not make any changes to Medicare or Social Security. But the debate over if and how to reform entitlement programs has only just begun.
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Debt & Deficit,
Health Care,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
One of the major issues not addressed as part of the recent deal on the fiscal cliff is the future of the major entitlement programs – Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.Entitlements are programs that pay benefits to anyone who applies for them and meets the eligibility requirements for that specific ...
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Mattea Kramer
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Budget Process,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
At the last possible moment, Congress came to an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. The deal affects tax rates, unemployment benefits, and even the price of milk. Read the details.