"'The Path to Prosperity'—Is a Cruel Joke"

"One of this nation’s core beliefs is that if you work hard and act responsibly, you can get ahead, raise a family, and have a decent life. That was never more true than in the three decades after World War II, when the path to prosperity was wide enough to accommodate a broad swath of Americans. "That path narrowed considerably starting in the mid-1970s, however, when the relationship between economic growth and the living standards of average Americans broke down."

Chuck Marr at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorites Off the Charts blog criticizes Republican Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal.