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What will deal on Bush tax cuts mean for the federal deficit?

Extending the Bush tax cuts will prevent as much as $300 billion a year from going into federal coffers, continuing the current federal deficits.
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In defense of the CLASS Act

CLASS could be a step toward responsible reform in the way we pay for long-term care in the US; providing care for 10 million Americans and saving the government billions.
Deficit-cutting ax may fall on Social Security

Cuts in Social Security benefits might be used as one means to reduce the burgeoning federal budget deficit. But are there better ways to deal with the problem?
ECONOMIC SCENE: On national debt, worries are bipartisan

The national debt is worrying to conservatives and liberals alike. The question? What to do about it.
ECONOMIC SCENE: Did Obama's stimulus plan work?

Obama's stimulus plan has elicited strong opinions from both critics and supporters. So who is right?
The Obama budget’s big ambitions

The plan, projecting a $1.7 trillion deficit, includes a down payment on universal healthcare.
States to win big in stimulus sweepstakes

House bill allots almost one-quarter of the $825 billion recovery package to states, localities. How will that boost the economy?
Obama's promises face a rough road ahead

A government mired in debt combined with a recession will make the path to recovery difficult for the president-elect.