The six points you need to know to understand the federal budget debate -- So what's the worst that could happen? -- A little clarification is in order -- Money comes . . . . (or the tax tour) -- And money goes -- Social security and medicare - and why closing the deficit isn't enough -- If you think social security is bad, wait 'til you meet medicare -- Do we really have to throw granny out on the street? -- Waste not, want not? -- The liberals and the conservatives (or, so you'd think . . . . ) -- Politics as usual -- Has K Street become Washington's main street? -- 2010 - the high noon of budget politics -- Tackling the long-term budget problem one bite at a time -- The OK if you're so smart worksheet -- The "where does the money go" voter protection kit -- The last word: six realities we need to accept to solve the budget -- Problem -- Appendix: Places to go, people to meet.
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