I have long believed that the case for austerity during times of economic weakness has been fundamentally flawed.
I think the Tax Code is a way that protects our citizens from the downsides of that.
Right now, we are seeing how the indiscriminate and irresponsible cuts from sequestration are hurting our economy.
I would like each of your opinion on whether widening income inequality hurts economic growth.
Current and future seniors, who have worked hard all their lives, deserve to know that Medicare will be there when they need it.
History has shown us that austerity is not the right way to boost economic growth in the short term.
I think the mixture usually does not work because one of the forces that are at play is--
I believe we need to focus on what is best for the middle class by ensuring that any tax reform effort helps more Americans share in and con...
If we do this the right way--meaning the fair way--tax reform has the potential to make our tax system simpler and more efficient.
The American people think we should get rid of inefficient, unfair tax breaks skewed towards the wealthiest Americans and corporations.
My Democratic colleagues want to tax more and spend more.