The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security ArticleSep 22, 2023 The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security The proposal would raise the retirement age for full Social Security benefits to 69. Sep 22, 2023 Alan Cohen
The House Republican Proposal To Avert a Debt Ceiling Crisis Is Untested and Unworkable ArticleMar 21, 2023 The House Republican Proposal To Avert a Debt Ceiling Crisis Is Untested and Unworkable Proposals to prioritize certain payments in lieu of increasing the debt ceiling would increase, not decrease, the federal government’s risk of default. Mar 21, 2023 Alan Cohen, Jean Ross
GOP Members of Congress Threaten Debt Limit Default To Cut Social Security and Medicare ArticleNov 4, 2022 GOP Members of Congress Threaten Debt Limit Default To Cut Social Security and Medicare Several minority leaders in Congress indicate that holding the debt limit hostage to force program cuts in Social Security and Medicare is part of their 2023 playbook. Nov 4, 2022 Alan Cohen
If you’re turning 60 this year, the COVID-19 pandemic could cost you $1,428 every year during your retirement In the NewsOct 2, 2020 If you’re turning 60 this year, the COVID-19 pandemic could cost you $1,428 every year during your retirement Author Alan Cohen explains why the COVID-19-induced recession could mean that 3 million workers who turn 60 this year will likely see a significant reduction in their lifetime Social Security benefits. Oct 2, 2020 MarketWatch Alan Cohen
Social Security Benefits for Workers Turning 60 in 2020 Will Very Likely Drop Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleJul 30, 2020 Social Security Benefits for Workers Turning 60 in 2020 Will Very Likely Drop Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Congress could pass legislation that would prevent this outcome. Jul 30, 2020 Alan Cohen
The Need for Direct Assistance to Local Governments in Response to the Coronavirus ArticleMay 26, 2020 The Need for Direct Assistance to Local Governments in Response to the Coronavirus Without substantial, immediate, direct aid to local governments, first responders, teachers, and millions of other vital local government employees will be put out of work—and this will also make the recession deeper and more long lasting. May 26, 2020 Alan Cohen, Michael Madowitz
Averting Sharp Cuts to Nondefense Programs and Investing in America ArticleJun 26, 2019 Averting Sharp Cuts to Nondefense Programs and Investing in America Critical priorities will be threatened unless Congress and the president reach a budget agreement. Jun 26, 2019 Seth Hanlon, Alan Cohen, Sara Estep
Rising Deficits, Falling Revenues ReportNov 29, 2018 Rising Deficits, Falling Revenues The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act increases federal deficits while failing to address the nation’s most pressing challenges and making inequality worse. Nov 29, 2018 Seth Hanlon, Alan Cohen, Sara Estep
Second Round of House GOP Tax Cuts Would Have Massive Long-Run Cost ArticleSep 13, 2018 Second Round of House GOP Tax Cuts Would Have Massive Long-Run Cost The new House tax bill would add more than $3 trillion to deficits over the second 10 years. Sep 13, 2018 Alan Cohen
Tax Cut Bill Will Lead to Trillion Dollar Deficits ArticleApr 20, 2018 Tax Cut Bill Will Lead to Trillion Dollar Deficits Despite claims that the recently passed tax cut bill will lead to a reduction in deficits and debt, CBO projections indicate that the opposite will be true. Apr 20, 2018 Alan Cohen
Trump’s Budget Reveals that He Wants Everyday Americans to Pay for His Tax Cuts for the Wealthy ArticleFeb 12, 2018 Trump’s Budget Reveals that He Wants Everyday Americans to Pay for His Tax Cuts for the Wealthy The president's budget pays for his tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations by slashing health care, education, and other critical investments. Feb 12, 2018 Seth Hanlon, Rebecca Vallas, Rachel West, 16 More Katherine Gallagher Robbins, Eliza Schultz, Heidi Schultheis, Kevin DeGood, Annie McGrew, Thomas Huelskoetter, Angela Hanks, Erin Auel, Stephenie Johnson, Ben Miller, Antoinette Flores, Michela Zonta, Rejane Frederick, Alex Rowell, Alan Cohen, John Norris
Waiving the Statutory PAYGO Act for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ArticleNov 30, 2017 Waiving the Statutory PAYGO Act for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act PAYGO has always been waived in underlying legislation. Nov 30, 2017 Alan Cohen