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It remains unclear whether he will be able to negotiate the give-backs necessary to avoid bankruptcy.

The Union Threat to the Democrats' Future Douglas E. Schoen 2011

As Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne put it, these polices are "built on heaping sacrifice onto the poor," and "bestowing benefits on the rich ... asking for give-backs from the least advantaged and least powerful in our society [while] delivering yet more benefits to the wealthiest people in our society ... [and that] ought to force middle-of-the-roaders to take sides."

Douglas LaBier: The Psychology Behind the Right's Fear of the Future Douglas LaBier 2011

The deal, which comes after months of tense talks between the governor's office and labor officials, also included significant give-backs to the Civil Service Employees Association, which represents about 66,000 state employees, many of them lower-level administrative staff, laborers, court clerks and mental-health aides.

Governor, State Employees Reach a 'Tentative' Deal Jacob Gershman 2011

As Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne put it, these polices are "built on heaping sacrifice onto the poor," and "bestowing benefits on the rich ... asking for give-backs from the least advantaged and least powerful in our society [while] delivering yet more benefits to the wealthiest people in our society ... [and that] ought to force middle-of-the-roaders to take sides."

Douglas LaBier: The Psychology Behind the Right's Fear of the Future Douglas LaBier 2011

As Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne put it, these polices are "built on heaping sacrifice onto the poor," and "bestowing benefits on the rich ... asking for give-backs from the least advantaged and least powerful in our society [while] delivering yet more benefits to the wealthiest people in our society ... [and that] ought to force middle-of-the-roaders to take sides."

Douglas LaBier: The Psychology Behind the Right's Fear of the Future Douglas LaBier 2011

In New York, the state's largest public-worker union agreed to a salary freeze and other give-backs earlier this week in exchange for a no-layoff pledge.

Political Allies Turn on Unions Lisa Fleisher 2011

Mr. Paterson was unable to negotiate give-backs, such as reductions in scheduled raises and an extended pay lag for public employees, with New York's powerful labor unions, most notably the 1199/SEIU.

The Union Threat to the Democrats' Future Douglas E. Schoen 2011

As Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne put it, these polices are "built on heaping sacrifice onto the poor," and "bestowing benefits on the rich ... asking for give-backs from the least advantaged and least powerful in our society [while] delivering yet more benefits to the wealthiest people in our society ... [and that] ought to force middle-of-the-roaders to take sides."

Douglas LaBier: The Psychology Behind the Right's Fear of the Future Douglas LaBier 2011

Specifically: labor unions had to agree to give-backs in order for the auto companies to obtain federal help; CNN reports that “Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki confirmed Tuesday [March 10] that the Obama administration is considering a controversial plan to make veterans pay for treatment of service-related injuries with private insurance” [click here]; the Washington Post reports that the Obama team has set its sights on downsizing Social Security and Medicare.

Was the Bailout Itself a Scam? 2009

It also seems she and Bill have given tremendous amounts of promises to people in give-backs, Lincoln bedroom stays, and favorable contracts, for their falling in line and helping them out.

Obama: Hillary "Can Run As Long As She Wants" 2009