Fight the Wolf, Then the Termites
As the nation grapples with devastating healthcare and economic consequences of the spreading COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers in Washington have been ratcheting-up their responses.
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Don't Forget the Budget's Pre-existing Condition
October 15, 2021This week on Facing the Future we took a step back from the day-to-day budget battles in Washington to consider the overall fiscal outlook.
Trustees' Reports Sound Alarm - Will Lawmakers Listen?
September 01, 2021WASHINGTON -- While the nation’s attention is justifiably focused on multiple other crises, today’s publication of the Social Security
The Infrastructure Bill Will Increase the Debt - Stop Telling Americans Otherwise
September 23, 2021The Hill
"The Senate’s bipartisan physical infrastructure bill is a triumph of congressional dealmaking, the sort of thing
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A Compromise of Convenience - Not a Cure
October 07, 2021With pressure mounting to avoid a default on federal government obligations, Senate leaders Republican Mitch McConnell and Democrat Chuck Schumer, agreed to a temporary compromise: Republ
Can Democrats Reconcile on Reconciliation?
October 07, 2021This week on Facing the Future, we sorted through the various internal divisions among congressional Democrats that have slowed President Biden’s legislative agenda.
Can't Fit a Size 12 Foot in a Size 6 Shoe
As Democrats in Congress continue to meet with President Biden to determine the ultimate size and scope of their social spending plan, it’s worth taking a minute to step back and consider