[Gilbo_3]

The goal can be reached, with no new taxes, while increasing spending 3.4% annually instead of the current 5%.

how can anyone take this clown and his 10 yr plans seriously ???

not only does this first line of drivel smell bad...the reality of holding the next 5 CONgresses to *his* *plan* is laughable...

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I could get the budget back to break-even in a week.

[sickoflibs]

RE :”how can anyone take this clown and his 10 yr plans seriously ???
not only does this first line of drivel smell bad...the reality of holding the next 5 CONgresses to *his* *plan* is laughable...”

As I recall his original medicare reform plan didnt start saving a dime for the first 10 years, at which point anyone turning 65 would have their medicare 'saved' by having it replaced by them (seniors) buying insurance companies private insurance instead. (will insurance companies even be around in 10 years?)

Ryan now:”I want Medicare to be there for my kids—just as it's there for my mom today. But Medicare is going broke. Under our proposal, those in or near retirement will see no changes, and future beneficiaries will inherit a program they can count on. Starting in 2024, we'll offer eligible seniors a range of insurance plans from which they can choose—including traditional Medicare—and help them pay the premiums. “

2024 is 11 years away, but it balances the budget in 10 years before this even cuts a dime ?? Gilb, I have to share your cynicism here.