Rich Neal: “I don't think there is a way forward that doesn't involve some compromise on this point.”

Today, the treasury secretary said the quiet part out loud: Republicans' ultimate goal is to privatize Social Security, and there isn't a backdoor they won't try to make Wall Street's dream a reality.

I know something about Social Security survivor benefits.

I'll tell you what's coming: handouts for billionaires, healthcare cuts for the people.

We are in favor of every request that you asked for. These were modest agreements that were reached and rendered by both parties in an honest and public agreement. The Speaker of the House broke his word. That is why we are here. To the…