Editors' Blog
Great Gains for the Rich -- by Thomas Riggins
According to the Economic Policy Institute, as reported by the Debs Foundation Newsletter (Fall 2015), the following figures represent the real increase in income of the various levels of the U.S. population over the last 30 years: both Democrats and Republicans have controlled the government during this period.
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2011
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that in 2011, median household income declined, the poverty rate was not statistically different from the previous year and the percentage of people without health insurance coverage decreased.
Deficit commission proposals out today – send 'em back (mostly)
In order to get "blue dog" support in Congress, i.e. enough votes to ensure passage, for some of his programs President Obama promised to create a deficit commission to address concerns about the federal budget, the debt and the deficit.
