Alternative Visions - The Progressive Caucus Budget Alternative in Congress - 03/20/13

The Progressive Caucus Budget Alternative in Congress to Ryan-Obama Budget Proposals Dr. Jack Rasmus gives an update on deficit cutting in Congress and predicts no government shutdown on March 27 or May 18, as both wings of the single party system in America (aka Teapublicans and Timidcrats) move toward a final deal on spending cuts to reach $4 trillion target later this summer.  Jack welcomes back guests Mike Prokasch of the New Priorities Network and Michael Eisenscher of US Labor Against War to discuss specifically the elements of the Progressive Caucus budget alternative being debated today in Congress. Dr. Rasmus provides a brief overview of Ryan (Teapublican) and Obama (Senate) budgets introduced last week and their proposals to cut social security, medicare, Medicaid, etc. while protecting defense spending and taxes on the rich.  Mike and Michael explain how the Progressive Caucus budget proposals offer a dramatic and progressive alternative.