One of the few voices that has not been silent is that of the Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that for many years has tried to push both parties toward balancing the federal budget. The group may as well change…
“If we were to suffer a recession identical to the Great Recession again, Social Security’s trust fund would be gone in 2029,” BPC analyst Nicko Gladstone said. He detailed his findings on a podcast for the Concord Coalition, a venerable…
Robert Bixby, executive director of the Concord Coalition, an advocacy group that focuses on ending deficit spending and promoting a balanced budget, warned: “Ignoring the warnings in these reports will leave the public unprepared for changes that must inevitably be…
As the nation grapples with devastating healthcare and economic consequences of the spreading COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers in Washington have been ratcheting-up their responses. Bills and proposals have included actions to fight the virus, maintain employment and stimulate the economy. Given…
