Tag Archives: Middle Class

The White House: Making 2014 a Year of Action to Expand Opportunities For The Middle Class

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  Let Congressional Republicans only talk about ObamaCare especially in the Senate. Where that is the only thing that Senate Republicans seem to be interested in right now. Even though more Americans are becoming more comfortable with … Continue reading →

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Liberty Pen: Firing Line With William F. Buckley: Milton Friedman – The Negative Income Tax (1968)

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  I do not like Milton Friedman’s idea of what he called the Negative Income Tax. Or today what people on both the Left and Right are talking about which is the National Basic Income. Because for … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan: Video: NBC News In Plain Sight: Brian Williams Interviewing U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, We All Have a Role to Play

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger I rarely agree with Representative Paul Ryan on anything, but he actually makes some good points about poverty in America. And what I respect about is that he … Continue reading →

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The Real News: Video: Jaisal Noor Interviewing Annelise Orleck: A True ‘War on Poverty’ Would Place Poor People at the Forefront

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Derik Schneider

The New Democrat I love what Annelise Orleck is talking about here. Which is sending money out of Washington the Federal Government, directly to the communities that the money is intended to serve so these communities can build their schools, … Continue reading →

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Heritage Foundation: Jennifer Marshall: War on Poverty at 50

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  There have been several posts about the War on Poverty already this week on this blog. And that is because and not to sound repetitive, but 2014 is the 50th Anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson declaring War … Continue reading →

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The New Republic: Opinion: Mike Konczal: War on Poverty Turns 50: Three Lessons For Progressives Today

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Erik Schneider

The New Republic: Opinion: Mike Konczal: War on Poverty Turns 50: Three Lessons For Progressives Today This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger This really should be lessons for today’s so-called Progressives. I’m looking for a … Continue reading →

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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Sharron Parrott: War on Poverty: Large Positive Impact, But More Work Remains

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Derik Schneider

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Blog: Sharron Parrott: War on Poverty: Large Positive Impact, But More Work Remains The New Democrat I agree with Sharon Parrott from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities that there has been some … Continue reading →

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The White House: President Obama Speaks on Extending Emergency Unemployment Insurance

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  The Democratic path to victory in 2014. It’s the economy stupid and make 2014 the Democratic economic vision vs. the Republican economic vision. Middle out bottom up economics that is about expanding economic freedom for everyone … Continue reading →

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The New York Times: Opinion: Gregory Mankiew: Help The Working Poor, But Share The Burden

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Erik Schneider

New York Times: Opinion: Gregory Mankiew: Help The Working Poor, But Share The Burden This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger Gregory Mankiew seems to be arguing in his New York Times column that the best … Continue reading →

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Crooks & Liars: Heather Digby Parton: David Brooks, ‘Redistribution Still Not Majority Agenda Because New Yorkers Say So’

Posted on January 4, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I covered this last night, but David Brooks is actually right when he says and the video from last night makes it clear that Americans want to see more economic freedom and opportunity in America. Through things … Continue reading →

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