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Why the Austerity 'Spreadsheet Scandal' Should Kill Obama's Social Security Cut

Richard (RJ) Eskow,  Blog for Our Future,  Apr 22, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

7 Chilling Facts About Retirement in America That Should Make Obama Tremble Before Cutting Social Security and Medicare

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Apr 7, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

David Brooks vs. Progressives: Genteel Ignorance as Economic Warfare

Richard (RJ) Eskow,  Campaign for America's Future,  Mar 20, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

6 Reasons Joseph Stiglitz and Other Top Economists Think Means-Testing Medicare & Social Security Is a Destructive Idea

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Dec 31, 2012

Story  |  Topic: News & Politics

6 Top Economists Explain Which President Is More Likely to Speed the Next Financial Crisis

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Oct 30, 2012

Story  |  Topic: Election 2012

How a Mitt-Style Increase in Military Spending Might Cost You Your Job

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Oct 23, 2012

Story  |  Topic: Economy

David Brooks Gets It Wrong Again; Blames Fannie Mae for Big Banks' Mortgage Crisis

Dean Baker,  Beat the Press,  Jun 17, 2011

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On Nicholas Kristof's Boneheaded "Paean to Economists"

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Crazy Economists Are Still Defending The Wall Street Bailout As The Recession Gets Worse

Dean Baker,  AlterNet,  Aug 5, 2010

Story  |  Topic: Economy

Take Action: No More Gambling With Taxpayer Money!

admin Jun 10, 2010

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