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In reply to the discussion: So here we go again. House Dem Van Hollen says possible cuts to entitlements on the table. [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)68. His JOB is now on the table.
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So here we go again. House Dem Van Hollen says possible cuts to entitlements on the table. [View all]
madfloridian
Oct 2013
OP
Yes, we have the FACT that a Democratic President put that on the table. Howevever
sabrina 1
Oct 2013
#23
The 'entitlement cuts in exchange for tax increases' seems to be part of the 'grand bargain'
PoliticAverse
Oct 2013
#4
We fix SS by eliminating the CAP. We fix Medicare by making the eligibility age -9 Months and
Vincardog
Oct 2013
#93
The article says van hollen is willing to consider measures other than cuts.
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#10
"He said he would want to avoid changes that reduce the benefits that Americans receive."
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#43
He clearly did not say that cuts were off the table. He said he wants to avoid. Pretty flimsy. nm
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#44
House Minority members don't have the authority to declare anything off the table.nt
geek tragedy
Oct 2013
#69
No, it is NOT misleading, in fact it is very restrained. The very idea that ANY
sabrina 1
Oct 2013
#30
+1. These budget discussions always seem to skip initial and important questions.
winter is coming
Oct 2013
#39
For every dollar cut from SS or Medicare, I want $100,000 in new tax revenue from the wealthiest.
Scuba
Oct 2013
#6
If Democrats are unwilling to make any cuts to entitlements, what would you see as a compromise
maui902
Oct 2013
#17
Most Dems view cuts to SS and Medicare as a moral compromise. No compromise on that. No deal.
leveymg
Oct 2013
#27
Compromise on something temporary, don't start cutting social security or medicare.
lark
Oct 2013
#71
Some important points: First it depends on if the Democrats and Obama switch to Chained
okaawhatever
Oct 2013
#21
Dem leaders don't represent the people - that's where our side refuses to face reality.
polichick
Oct 2013
#58
I dont understand the need to disparage others for being vigilant, skeptical and always
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#75
The middle class has a lot in the last 30 years. IMO there hasnt been enough "hair on fire".
rhett o rick
Oct 2013
#78
Agreeing to steal EARNED & FUNDED benefits if tax loopholes are closed is NOT ACCEPTABLE
Faryn Balyncd
Oct 2013
#89