I think Dr. Rivlin is absolutely correct on both points, and Simpson-Bowles did the same thing that Domenici-Rivlin did, which was to actually increase benefits to single women over 85, and low-income individuals.
Senator Gregg supports reforms that increase benefits for vulnerable populations.
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Design the programs. Decide how large the government is going to be. Do a tax reform to finance it.
In the end, you have to pay the debt ceiling because otherwise the government can't function, and the effect of that would be catastrophic.
America is one debt deal away from leading the world out of its economic doldrums.
Yes, I do. And it's driven by people being concerned about carbon emissions and global warming, and common sense taking hold.