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Debt Ceiling Cliff - By Rivers

Editorial Cartoon: Debt Ceiling Cliff

Debt Ceiling Cliff - By Rivers
Fair Share

Are the Rich Paying Their Fair Share?

All of us pay taxes in addition to federal income taxes, most notably the Social Security and Medicare taxes deducted from our paychecks.
When Republicans cut tax rates, tax receipts actually increase rather than decrease, and the federal deficit doesn't spike as some predicted it would.

Republicans cut tax rates, tax revenues rise

When Republicans cut tax rates, tax receipts actually increase rather than decrease, and the federal deficit doesn't spike as some predicted it would.