Robert Reich is chancellor's professor of public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. He has written 13 books, including "The Work of Nations," "Locked in the Cabinet," "Supercapitalism," and his most recent book, "Aftershock. "
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SCOTUS decision on health care law may spark more options
Commentator Robert Reich says health insurance lobby could unwittingly revive the "public option."
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How to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'
Commentator Robert Reich says lawmakers need to apply the brakes on automatic spending cuts and tax increases set to go into effect at the end of the year or the U.S. may face a new recession.
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Time to bring back Glass-Steagall?
Commentator Robert Reich says the Volcker Rule is not strong enough to prevent JPMorgan Chase-style loss.
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Should U.S. fear austerity?
Commentator Robert Reich says new recession could follow if the U.S. adopts Europe's deep cuts in government spending.
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Taxing the rich is good for the economy
Commentator Robert Reich says increased tax revenue greases the wheels of economic growth
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Is it time to break up the banks?
Commentator Robert Reich says the continued specter of 'too big to fail' compels nothing less.
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Business morality good for public morality
Commentator Robert Reich says ethics in the boardroom can help save the economy.
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College is key to success
But commentator Robert Reich says access to college is being squeezed at a time the country needs it the most.
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The return of manufacturing?
The GOP candidates and President Obama all have plans to boost manufacturing, but commentator Robert Reich says they're mostly wishful thinking.
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The GOP candidates largely agree on what ails the country
But commentator Robert Reich says they miss the cause.
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