I think it's time to ask "the hard questions" about entitlement reform. Alongside the news stories about the debate over medicare entitlements, we are starting to see news stories like this one crop up on DrudgeReport: Baby boomers fueling … [Read more...]
Archives for May 23, 2011
The Tea Party, Taxes and Spending Cuts
A key goal of the Tea Party movement is the reduction of the national debt and thus the size of government via spending cuts. However, it is highly unlikely that the federal deficit can be reduced through spending cuts alone. That said if … [Read more...]
Scott Brown/Setti Warren snub update: the Warren campaign responds
In light of Scott Brown's claim that he didn't actually snub Setti Warren at the Newton Memorial Day parade, BMG asked the Warren campaign for clarification on what really happened. A Warren staffer responded as follows (email, no … [Read more...]
Republicans : Ryan’s Medicare plan :: Rats : Sinking Ship
You're no doubt familiar with the old saying "like rats deserting a sinking ship." Events of the last 24 hours confirm that, in today's politics, the S.S. Paul Ryan is taking on water, and Republicans are scurrying for the life … [Read more...]
MASSterList: DiMasi trial week 3 – Graduation roundup – AG hits nonprof board payments – Brown to vote no on GOP budget
WEEK THREE: The DiMasi trial continues this week (AP), with some big names potentially taking the stand. (Globe)The Herald asks what the trial means for Gov. Deval Patrick. POMP: Mid-May means graduations galore in Massachusetts. Katie … [Read more...]