deficit hawks

What if Simpson and Bowles threw a debt-reduction party and nobody came

The godfathers of unnecessary deficit plans write a plaintive Op-Ed as the world moves on

Alex Pareene Monday, Apr 29, 2013 12:00 PM UTC
Business Opening Shot, Simpson-Bowles

Organizers of the Loaves and Fishes Day of Action will call on Congress to reject Rep. Ryan's "austerity gospel" VIDEO

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 3:32 PM UTC 19
Life Video, Paul Ryan

People who think we need to cut retirement benefits have no problem repeating themselves over and over and over ...

Alex Pareene Monday, Mar 11, 2013 8:13 PM UTC 30
Politics Politics, Paul Krugman

When Morning Joe debated a Nobel Prize winner, the economist was unprepared for the politician's aggressive style

Alex Seitz-Wald Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 65
Politics Paul Krugman, Joe Scarborough

Politico loves it, but the new Simpson-Bowles plan is just a waste of everyone's time

Alex Pareene Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 8:39 PM UTC 10
Politics Politics, Federal Deficit

A survey shows that deficit fear-mongering works, but it's overcome by simple counter-arguments

Alex Pareene Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 9:11 PM UTC 94
Politics Politics, Social Security

A hip new group of "activists" pretends the youth believe in austerity -- and lower taxes for the rich

Alex Pareene Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 12:45 PM UTC 20
Politics Federal Deficit, deficit hawks

Deficit hawk Pete Peterson and Senate moderates are gearing up for a lousy debt deal. Would Obama go along?

Alex Pareene Monday, Oct 8, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 26
Politics Barack Obama, Federal Deficit

The Beltway elite opinion organ chooses its dream third-party ticket of deficit hawks and centrists

Alex Pareene Monday, Oct 10, 2011 6:14 PM UTC 16
Politics Politico, 2012 Elections