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Why 2013 Budgets Won't Cut It and the Untapped Treasury in Violence

Michael Shank | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Violence, Italy, Institute for Economics and Peace, Violent Crime, Transportation, War, Chris Hayes, Prison, European Union, US Peace Index, Congress, Republican Presidential Candidates, Michael Shank, Incarceration, Austerity, Rep Paul Ryan, Homicide, Global Peace Index, Gdp, Portugal, Spain, Small Business, Greece, Wayne Gilchrest, Politics News
Michael Shank

Politicians need to realize that in the pursuit of available funds, there are untapped dividends available where they may least suspect it. Increasing the peace not only improves quality of life but the economy as well.

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Romney Predicts Wisconsin Victory

The Huffington Post | Michael Calderone | Posted 03.31.2012

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FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Mitt Romney appeared confident Saturday about his chances of winning the Wisconsin GOP presidential primary during a campaign stop ...

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Republicans Rally In Wisconsin (Live Updates)

Wauwatosa Patch | Patch Staff | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Wisconsin Primary Election, Rep. Paul Ryan, Americans for Prosperity, 2012 Election, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Wisconsin Politics, Scott Walker, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum 2012, Wisconsin Primary, Election 2012, Paul Ryan, Paul Ryan Budget, Politics News

Patch will be blogging live Saturday from the "Defending the American Dream" Summit in Milwaukee, an educational and training conference aimed at gear...

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Ryan-Wyden Medicare Reform Approach - Worth a Serious Look

Lanny Davis | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Rep. Paul Ryan, Ron Wyden, Wyden Ryan Medicare, Wyden-Ryan Medicare Reform, Senator Ron Wyden, Ryan Wyden Medicare, Medicare, Health Care, Healthcare, Paul Ryan, Medicare Reform, Politics News
Lanny Davis

Among the most hypocritical aspects of certain purist Democrats who call themselves liberals is their willingness to attack any Democrat who veers eve...

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The Daily Szep -- The Ryan Plan

Paul Szep | Posted 05.20.2012

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Paul Szep

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GOP Rep: I'd End Up 'Maybe Killing A Couple Of' Senators To Pass Paul Ryan's Plan

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 02.23.2012

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Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) told a town hall audience on Wednesday that "maybe killing a couple of" senators would help Rep. Paul Ryan's budget pass....

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'Holidays Come, Holidays Go'

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 12.08.2011

Read More: Taxes, Congress, Budget Cuts, Payroll Tax Cut, Tax Cut Extension, Paul Ryan Taxes, Payroll Tax Cut Extension, Video, Rep. Paul Ryan, Republicans Payroll Tax Cut, Spending Cuts, Payroll Tax Cut Holiday, Tax Cuts, Paul Ryan, Politics News

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said the one-year payroll tax cut "was never intended to be permanent" at a press conference Wednesday on budget reform. "I...

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Protesters Arrested At Paul Ryan Event

Paige Lavender | Posted 11.07.2011

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A Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) luncheon on Tuesday was disrupted by demonstrators, including several who were arrested while protesting the Wisconsin congressma...

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Arizona's New Democrats: Wenona's Historic Bid Inspires Bipartisan Campaign Against Radical Tea Party Rep. Gosar

Jeff Biggers | Posted 09.25.2011

Read More: Grand Canyon, Navajo Nation, Congress, Independents, Rep. Paul Ryan, Rep. Paul Gosar, Wenona Benally Baldenegro, President Obama, Epa, Rural America, Arizona, Democrats, Health Care, Tea Party, Republicans, Politics News
Jeff Biggers

In one of the largest Congressional districts in the nation, stretching across the rural heartland of eastern Arizona from the Four Corners region to ...

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Why the Budget Is the Wrong Thing to Fight About

Ian Fletcher | Posted 07.27.2011

Read More: Federal Budget, Industrial Policy, Trade Deficit, Rep. Paul Ryan, Federal Budget Deficit, Paul Ryan, Politics News
Ian Fletcher

We are in danger of having our economy fail to grow because we were so busy arguing over the harvest that we neglected to plant the seeds.

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As GOP-Style Democrats Slash DC Budget, Activists Ask: Why Is The Plight of Poor Kids, Homeless Largely Ignored?

Art Levine | Posted 07.17.2011

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Art Levine

The ability of local progressive groups to effectively organize will not only determine the outcome of one local budget, but become a symbol of what's needed to get even Democratic cities and states to serve people in need, not just corporations.

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Why Democrats Must Read Ayn Rand

Eric Sapp | Posted 07.06.2011

Read More: Atheism, Rand Paul, Ron Paul, God, Fox and Friends, William Hickman, Republican Budget, Rep. Paul Ryan, Jesus Christ, Ayn Rand, American Values Network, Eleison Group, Fox News, Christianity, Glenn Beck, Paul Ryan, Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged, Limbaugh, Objectivists, Medicare, Politics News
Eric Sapp

Rand's total rejection of faith and God is anathema to Christians. Forcing this discussion and calling GOP leaders who praise her on what she actually taught would sew deep discord in GOP circles.

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Michael McAuliff

AARP: Don't Gut Social Security, Medicare, Financial Reform

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 07.04.2011

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WASHINGTON -- AARP, the influential lobby group for older Americans, is finally throwing its weight into the debates over taxes and spending, popping ...

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The President's Deficit Speech: Time to Keep Up the Pressure

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 06.13.2011

Read More: Social Security, Rep. Paul Ryan, Erskine Bowles, Deficits, Simpson/Bowles, Alan Simpson, Medicare, Barack Obama, President Obama Speech, Obama Speech, Obama Deficit Speech, President Deficit Speech, President Speech, Politics News
Richard (RJ) Eskow

The president's speech marked a brilliant return to what might be called his "holographic" style. Like a hologram, his speech was evocative and shimmered with light. But like a hologram, what you see depends on where you stand.

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Show Me the Money -- Obama vs. Ryan

Linda Bergthold | Posted 06.13.2011

Read More: Medicare Vouchers, Medicare Cuts, Ezra Klein, Rep. Paul Ryan, President Obama, The New Republic, Congressional Budget Office, Federal Budget Reform, Affordable Care Act, Medicaid Block Grants, Path to Prosperity, Tax Reform, Politics News
Linda Bergthold

The president is making a major policy proposal this week, and the Republican proposal, "The Path to Prosperity," has now been released as well. The two approaches could not be more different.

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The Republican Attack on Women

Rep. Mike Honda | Posted 06.12.2011

Read More: Rep Mike Honda, Women, Family Planning, Women's Health, Public Health, Title X, Rep Paul Ryan, House Budget Committee, Planned Parenthood, Republicans, Title X Budget, Title X Family Planning, Title X Funding, Politics News
Rep. Mike Honda

Title X saves the U.S. taxpayer at least $3.4 billion in health care costs annually. If Republicans plan to defund one of the largest providers of these services, they need to suggest an alternative.

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Amanda Terkel

Defense Spending Rises In Budget Bills, Despite U.S. Drawdown In Iraq And Afghanistan

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 06.12.2011

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WASHINGTON -- As the United States draws down its military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, more foreign assistance workers will be needed to go in a...

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Michael McAuliff

Paul Ryan's Would-Be Challenger Launches Hands Off Grandma Site

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 06.12.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is taking his first political hit back home for a budget plan that critics say will hurt elderly Medicare benefi...

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Why Last Week's Deal Reduces Republican Leverage in 2012 Budget Battle

Robert Creamer | Posted 06.10.2011

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Robert Creamer

Three separate factors were particularly important to Boehner's decision to throw in the towel on the GOP demand that any deal eliminate government support for women's health clinics, including Planned Parenthood.

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Republican Budget Exacerbates U.S. Inequality: Why a Progressive Alternative Is Essential

Rep. Mike Honda | Posted 06.07.2011

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Rep. Mike Honda

We can defend the American dream, put America back to work, ensure fairness for working-class families and cut the debt and deficit, but Ryan's proposal fails on all counts.

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I'm Liberal, I'm Young, and I Like the GOP Budget (VIDEO)

James Kotecki | Posted 06.06.2011

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James Kotecki

The House Republican's 2012 budget is out. It would cut $6 trillion. It would privatize Medicare. And even though I'm a liberal, I kind of like it. H...

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Did the American Dream Emigrate to Europe?

Jane White | Posted 06.06.2011

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Jane White

Europe is not only overtaking the U.S. as the global economic leader but also as a leader whose corporate chieftains actually pay its rank and file decently. It sounds like we should rip some pages from their playbook.

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Reality Checks: 10 Economic Benchmarks for the State of the Union and GOP Response

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard (RJ) Eskow

There will be a lot of talk about the economy tonight. If you find that your mind's getting lost in vagaries and theories, here are 10 benchmarks that provide context for tonight's speeches.

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Lucia Graves

Rep. Paul Ryan Slams White House Over Tax Cuts, Partisanship: 'They Don't Talk To Us' (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucia Graves | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Paul Ryan, who will chair the House Budget Committee when the GOP takes control of the House next month, slammed the White House fo...

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Amanda Terkel

Paul Ryan's Roadmap To Nowhere

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Paul Ryan's (R-Wis.) appears to be publicly backing away from his controversial budget roadmap. In a conference call with reporters on Monday, th...

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