Boehner Wants CUTS to Social Security and Medicare, not "Changes"

For some reason the Washington Post has a hard time accurately reporting the nature of the budget discussions between President Obama and Speaker Boehner. It told readers today:


"In exchange for the higher rates for millionaires, Boehner is demanding changes to federal health and retirement programs, which are projected to be the biggest drivers of future federal borrowing."


Of course Boehner is not looking for random "changes" to these programs, he is looking for "cuts" in the programs. Whil...

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Published on December 17, 2012 02:32
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