That was the question—with respect to the global problems we currently face—that Tom Brokaw posed to the spectacular panel at "Enhancing the U.S.'s Role in the World," sponsored by t
Historically, at least, the Democrats have held an overwhelming advantage over Republicans on the question of which party would best manage and protect the environment. Thus, in an attempt to “wa
Appoint a executive-level & knowledgeable Chief Financial Advisor (like a CFO and free of the Treasury Dept duties). To focus on long term fiscal issues including tax streamlining; auditable Government Statements (including DoD); accurate economic indicators; and fiscal solvency of Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. Would also advise President on Budget, thereby freeing President for other concerns.
Fixing Social Security is alway a lie, always an attempt to increase the Treasury by siphoning off excess SS monies and relacing it with special issue Treasuries, the so called worthless IOU's.
The next President should require the Federal budget comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - the same rules the Feds require businesses to use - so the country can finally get a sense of the fiscal impossibility of meeting the country's budgetary commitments.
