Progressives solidify opposition to changes on Social Security, Medicare
If President Barack Obama is feeling the heat from the right about the IRS, AP and Benghazi, he won't find much comfort by turning to his base. Full story
How to see the world and 'arbitrage' your retirement
NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the financial world, arbitrage is a trading strategy that earns profit by exploiting price differences between markets. Full story
Confidential information on Tucson patients found in Tempe
TUCSON - You wouldn't want your personal information blowing in the wind for anyone to find. But that's what happened to a bunch of Tucson medical patients. Some of their most intimate information, like date of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information, apparently just fell fr Full story
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Will Obama back down on social security, Medicare cuts?
Ed goes over the top stories creating the most political buzz this week and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., joins to talk about whether or not President Obama will back down on the "chained CPI" proposal.
Why Republicans aren’t satisfied with Obama’s ‘chained CPI’ proposal
As conservatives change their opinions on social security and “chained CPI,” Steve Kornacki’s panelists look at controlling spending through cost-efficient delivery mechanisms and the GOP’s new focus on tax reform.
GOP: Pay bondholders, not Medicare recipients, if US nears default
Chris Hayes describes what the recently House-passed "Full Faith and Credit Act" would do, and it looks like political suicide for Republicans.
The government is falling apart – and it’s a good thing?
Kevin Williamson of The National Review discusses the looming specter of the national debt and why the feeling that government is falling apart is actually a good thing.
Have we really had enough Bushes?
When Barbara Bush was asked about son Jeb’s future in the White House, her response was the sound bite of the day: “We’ve had enough Bushes.” Louis DuBose from The Washington Spectator and author Jim Hightower talk to Reverend Al Sharpton about what to make of Mrs. Bush’s remarks.
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