Tag: President Trump

President Trump signing legislation at his desk

Impulsive initiatives are putting Social Security, the stock market, and the economy itself at risk. By attacking Social Security, crashing the stock market, and imposing unconscionable tariffs that will increase both unemployment and prices, Trump has taken aim at the retirement security of millions of American families. The attack on Social Security is shameful.  T…

Scissors and money icons on wooden cubes

It would be good fiscal policy and, I bet, good politics. Here’s the plan.  The President has linked two budget items, and that may be a good idea.  He wants to extend his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provide some other tax breaks, and we need to fix Social Security.  The link between…