Articles by Alison Acosta Fraser

Green Light for Detroit Bankruptcy: Time for Unions to Come to the Table

Alison Acosta Fraser | December 03, 2013

Federal Judge Steven Rhodes’s ruling to allow the City of Detroit to proceed with its bankruptcy filing is a welcome—even momentous—occasion for Detroit. It means… Read More

Economy

As Detroit Goes, So Goes the Nation

Alison Acosta Fraser | August 05, 2013

Detroit is the poster child for economic decline. The city’s policies and politics over the past half-century should serve as a “do not” guide for… Read More

Economy

Detroit Today, Illinois Tomorrow

Alison Acosta Fraser | July 31, 2013

Detroit’s bankruptcy petition last week was far from a surprise, but what should be noted is that it is the first of what will likely… Read More

Economy

Detroit Bankruptcy Is No Time for Federal Bailouts

Alison Acosta Fraser | July 19, 2013

The city of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection yesterday with some $18 billion in debt, making it the largest municipal bankruptcy in the… Read More

Economy

Equal Pay Act: No Need for a Next Generation

Alison Acosta Fraser | June 10, 2013

Today, the Equal Pay Act becomes middle aged. This law made it unlawful to pay women lower wages based on sex. It was passed in… Read More

Economy

House Appropriations Plan Delivers Sequestration Cuts and Protects Defense

Alison Acosta Fraser | May 22, 2013

In a refreshing break from tradition, the House Appropriations Committee approved a $967 billion discretionary spending plan that would stay within the fiscal year 2014… Read More

Health Care

Budgets in Comparison: Will President Obama’s Budget Save the American Dream?

Alison Acosta Fraser | April 09, 2013

When the President’s budget comes out Wednesday, it will complete the last piece of the budget puzzle, as the House and Senate have each duly… Read More

Health Care

Morning Bell: First Look at the 2014 Ryan Budget

Alison Acosta Fraser | March 12, 2013

At first look, the budget unveiled today by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul D. Ryan (R-WI) advances much-needed reforms and importantly accomplishes the crucial goal… Read More

Economy

Will Debt Ceiling Baby Step Lead Toward a Balanced Budget?

Alison Acosta Fraser | January 18, 2013

The debt ceiling is bearing down on Washington. As with most such momentous occasions, plenty of partisan potshots have been exchanged, like this whopper from… Read More

Obama’s “Lucy Move the Football” Fiscal Cliff Plan Still Not Balanced

Alison Acosta Fraser | December 18, 2012

Volleys of negotiating counter-offers are coming in faster now that Christmas break and the looming fiscal cliff are just around the corner. While there is… Read More