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How Medicare Part D changed the drug industry
Dan Gorenstein May 22, 2013
The prescription drug plan has created millions of senior customers for the pharmaceutical industry over ten years.
What if you got less Social Security if you didn't need it as much?
Krissy Clark Apr 12, 2013
Current recipients have different reactions. Some scholars say basing the amount of payments on need could make the program less popular.
Bush adviser Glenn Hubbard on how to make entitlement reform fair
Jeremy Hobson Apr 9, 2013
Glenn Hubbard, former Chair of the White House Economic Council of Advisers under President George W. Bush, discusses the entitlement reform, the economic recovery, and taxes.
Short term wins could spell long term losses in fiscal debate
Jeff Horwich Dec 17, 2012
The process of pushing through those Bush tax cuts 12 years ago might seem like ancient history, but some say we could stand to go back in time and learn from it.
'Cliff' fix should include triggers
Robert Reich Nov 14, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says we should hold tax increases and spending cuts until economy improves.
Will taxing the wealthy really work?
Mark Garrison Nov 12, 2012
It depends on the definition of wealthy. But however wealth is measured, increasing their taxes won't solve the whole budget problem.
Medicare's unexpected beneficiaries
David Gura Nov 2, 2012
The government medical program for the elderly means seniors and their families have more money to spend on other things.
Checking up on Medicare
David Gura Oct 16, 2012
Just in time for the second presidential debate, Medicare, the patient, goes to see "Dr. Obama" and "Dr. Romney."
Voters pessimistic about Medicare's future
Frank Newport Oct 11, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden will face Congressman Paul Ryan on the debate stage tonight, and Paul Ryan's Medicare plan is sure to be a hot topic. Polling shows most Americans are against Ryan's voucher proposal, but do recognize the need for system reforms.
Medicare: Is it really the 'third rail' of politics?
David Gura Oct 4, 2012
Some efforts to change the government health care program for seniors has triggered fireworks; others, not so much.
