Jacob J. Lew: “the President announced this morning, he has signed an executive order to authorize sanctions on individuals and…”

I think the fee makes sense for two reasons: first, it does reflect the costs associated with fossil fuel use.

The fiscal year 2017 President's budget puts forward the building blocks of a social compact for the 21st century and creates the conditions for sustained economic growth.

And, most important, TPA makes very clear Congress has the final say.

I have always thought that the sooner we could have a bipartisan conversation on dealing with Social Security, the better.