PostPartisan: entitlements


Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 03/15/2013

The real world of Medicare and deficit reduction
By Jonathan Bernstein
The story that you've been hearing about Democrats reluctant to touch entitlements is pure fantasy. And the reality-based story is working better than expected.

By Jonathan Bernstein  |  02:38 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Affordable Care Act, entitlements, Medicare

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 03/11/2013

The Insiders: A big week for the budget
By Ed Rogers
This week will reveal a lot about the stark differences between Republicans and Democrats as we learn more about Rep. Ryan and Sen. Murray's budget proposals.

By Ed Rogers  |  01:39 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barack Obama, budget, Congress, economy, entitlements, patty murray, Paul Ryan, The Insiders

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 01/21/2013

Obama's inaugural address -- a sign of more to come?
By Eugene Robinson
It may have been the most unabashedly progressive speech he has given as president. To date, at least.

By Eugene Robinson  |  01:27 PM ET, 01/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barack Obama, entitlements, Inauguration, Social Security