My insurance premiums went up 7% in this last enrollment period.  Between increase health insurance costs, increased mandatory retirement contributions, and across the board pay increases of less than 1% for the last four years, I estimate that I am taking home almost $750 a month less in real buying power than I did 4...more

if this happens, then we get what we deserve.  We elected these folks and we have encouraged them to never compromise and work together.  Compromise is getting less than what you want and giving more than you want.  The President proposes to cut almost nothing and the GOP seems intent on not budging on the bump in marg...more

We cannot tax our way out this fiscal mess.  There is not enough money in th "rick to make any significant difference in the annual deficits.  Spending cuts combine with higher taxes for all is the only solution that will get us to a responsible situation.