The Big Picture – By Glynn Wilson – KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the sun comes up over the smokies, reflecting the first morning light off a thick layer of Christmas white snow covering the ground and the trees, it’s amazing how quiet it can be in a city. As much as we love remote mountain…
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The Next Big Fight in Congress: Entitlement Reform?
By Robert Reich – Fresh off passing massive tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, Trump and congressional Republicans want to use the deficit theyâve created to justify huge cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. As House Speaker Paul Ryan says âWeâre going to have to get⦠at entitlement reform, which is how you…