Interview with Dr. Robert Reischauer on the "Fiscal Cliff" (Nov. 29, 2012)
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Listen Now In this 38 minute interview Dr. Reischauer defines what's meant by the "fiscal cliff" and what's problematic about it near and long term. He discusses what the Congress can possibly achieve during the lame duck session concerning unemployment insurance, the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax), the so called "doc fix" and how sequestration might likely be addressed by the Congress and/or the administration. The sunsetting Bush-era tax cuts, Medicare and Medicaid reforms, the "absurdity" of the debt ceiling and social security are also all examined.
Interview with Dr. Robert Reischauer on the "Fiscal Cliff" (Nov. 29, 2012)
Interview with Dr. Robert Reischauer on the…
Interview with Dr. Robert Reischauer on the "Fiscal Cliff" (Nov. 29, 2012)
Listen Now In this 38 minute interview Dr. Reischauer defines what's meant by the "fiscal cliff" and what's problematic about it near and long term. He discusses what the Congress can possibly achieve during the lame duck session concerning unemployment insurance, the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax), the so called "doc fix" and how sequestration might likely be addressed by the Congress and/or the administration. The sunsetting Bush-era tax cuts, Medicare and Medicaid reforms, the "absurdity" of the debt ceiling and social security are also all examined.