The Gospel of Ayn Rand: What's informing budget policy
By John Gehring - US Catholic
This renaissance of Rand and libertarian ideology has emerged against a sobering backdrop of high unemployment and contentious debate in Washington over the size and scope of government.
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Don't blame 'both sides' for debt impasse
By Eugene Robinson - Washington Post, Opinion
The truth is that Democrats have made clear they are open to a compromise deal on budget cuts and revenue increases. Republicans have made clear they are not.
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Don't Forget Medicaid
By Rep. Chris Murphy - Huffington Post, Opinion
If these cuts are allowed, we would be shredding the safety net that the most vulnerable members of our American family rely upon. Over the next few weeks, in order for justice and common sense to prevail, their voice needs become everyone's voice.
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