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Will Moderates Defeat Moderation?

Some of my middle-of-the-road columnist friends keep ascribing our difficulties to structural problems in our politics. But the problem we face isn’t about structures or the party system. It’s about ideology.

Posted on Nov 27, 2011 READ MORE  |  38 COMMENTS


‘Super Committee’ Fails to Overcome Republican Dogma

There are people on the right capable of arithmetic, but anyone who calls for revenue out loud is branded a heretic in Republican circles, where tax cuts are not a matter of policy but of faith.

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Boehner Bad-Mouths Any Talk of Tax Hikes

House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that the “super committee” on debt reduction should not be considering any sort of tax increases as it attempts to slash the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion. (more)

Posted on Sep 15, 2011 READ MORE  |  10 COMMENTS



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Reid and Republicans Make Their ‘Super Committee’ Picks

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and Senate and House Republican leaders have announced their selections for the deficit-reduction “super committee.” The 12-person council will attempt to cut about $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade. (more)

Posted on Aug 10, 2011 READ MORE  |  19 COMMENTS



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U.S. Debt Deal FAQ

Still foggy on the basics of this week’s debt and deficit deal? The Guardian has published a no-nonsense guide explaining the meaning and function of the congressional “super committee,” the “trigger,” the “balanced budget amendment” and more, including the deal’s potential future.

Posted on Aug 3, 2011 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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