August 31, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved9:13 PM
The federal government should not tax employer-sponsored health benefits.

Will it hurt Democrats politically? Not as much as taxing employer-provided health benefits (labor hates this)
August 19, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved9:20 PM
Ben Bernanke should be reappointed as Federal Reserve Chairman in 2010.

He’ll go down in history as one of the most innovative and successful Fed chairs in history.
August 18, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved10:32 AM
The town hall protests against health care reform are not appropriate.

Because Republican Astroturfers have joined the same old right-wing broadcast demagogues that have been spewing hate and fear for years, to create a t...
July 25, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved5:02 AM
A universal healthcare system would require a tax increase.

But honest politicians have to admit that universal health care will require additional revenues
July 13, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved12:43 PM
Healthcare reform should include a government-sponsored health insurance option.

The only practical hope we have for expanding coverage and taming health-care costs lies with the public option. That's why it's the epicenter of the ...
May 1, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved11:31 AM
President Obama's first 100 days were satisfactory.

"By almost any measure, his presidency so far has been a triumph"
April 19, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved9:28 PM
Paying taxes is patriotic.

We have a patriotic duty to pay taxes.
January 22, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved1:14 PM
The $825 billion stimulus price tag is too low.

My own view is at least $900 billion.
January 15, 2009
Opinion of Robert Reich approved5:40 PM
Public investment should have a higher priority than tax cuts in Barack Obama's stimulus package.

When we invest in schools, teachers and early childhood education, the payoff is extraordinarily high.
December 10, 2008
Opinion of Robert Reich approved3:38 PM
Opinion of Robert Reich approved10:03 AM
December 9, 2008
Opinion of Robert Reich approved10:52 AM
Citigroup should not have been bailed out by the federal government.

"Even if Citigroup were to go belly up, the real economy would not be seriously harmed."
December 8, 2008
Opinion of Robert Reich approved10:39 AM
AIG should not have been bailed out by the federal government.

"The Treasury seems to have lost sight of its real client."
December 5, 2008
Opinion of Robert Reich approved6:37 PM
December 4, 2008
Opinion of Robert Reich approved1:50 PM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be nationalized.

"no question the government will have to take over the companies"
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