Dec 4, 2012 (Talk of the Nation) — The nonpartisan group Fix The Debt, has developed a comprehensive proposal to address the so-called fiscal cliff. The ideas, which emerged from the Simpson-Bowles commission, include higher taxes on the wealthy, tax reform and changes to social security and Medicare.
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To Fix The Debt, Compromise Is Key
Dec 4, 2012 (Talk of the Nation) — The nonpartisan group Fix The Debt, has developed a comprehensive proposal to address the so-called fiscal cliff. The ideas, which emerged from the Simpson-Bowles commission, include higher taxes on the wealthy, tax reform and changes to social security and Medicare.Guest
Sen. Pete Domenici, senior fellow, Debt Reduction Task Force at the Bipartisan Policy CenterMissing some content? Check the source: NPR
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