Just How Bad Are Britain’s Spending Cuts?
Unions protest, but no “reckless” cuts have yet been made.
Fiscal Issues
Medicare Is Not Sustainable in Its Current Form
Paul Krugman pretends the system can be saved by rationing health care delivery substantially.
Democrats Would Let Medicare Go Bankrupt
For all their demonization of Paul Ryan and his Medicare reform effort, Democrats have no realistic plan of their own.
Ireland Taxing Private Retirement Savings
Ireland raids pension funds in another step away from self-sufficiency toward dependence on the state.
Entitlement Crisis Imminent in America
America’s public health support and pension programs will run out of money much sooner than previously anticipated.
Americans Want Spending Cuts Yet Don’t
Although a majority supports Republicans’ handling of the budget, specific spending cuts are unpopular.
Reining in American Defense Spending
With America preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, is it time to cut military spending?
Greece Increasingly Likely to Restructure Debt
Despite tens of billions in European financial support, Greece still teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.
Should the Rich Pay More in Taxes?
The president says that the wealthy can afford to pay “a little more” but they already pay most taxes.
Obama in Denial About Nation’s Debt Crisis
While recognizing the problem, President Barack Obama volunteered very few concrete solutions to bring down his government’s deficit.
Obama Champions “Balanced” Fiscal Approach
After Republicans proposed major spending cuts, the president lays out his vision.
Ryan’s “Extreme” Budget Takes Center Stage
Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal for 2012 has set the agenda for the debate about spending in Washington.
Who Blinks First? The Budget Battle Explained
There are actually three different budget fights going on in the United States.
Spending Cuts to Combat Moral Decline
Defending his proposed austerity measures, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan warned that America was at a “tipping point” today.
Ryan Previews Republican Budget Proposal
The Republican budget committee chairman talked about his alternative spending plan on Fox News Sunday.