Video: The Ryan Plan: A Budget for the 1 Percent

Rep. Ryan's plan is nothing more than a giveaway to the prosperous, paid for by the middle class, says CAP Action CEO and President Tom Perriello.

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Tom Perriello

In House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) video promoting his 2012 budget he says his plan is a "path to prosperity." But instead, Rep. Ryan’s plan is nothing more than a giveaway to the prosperous, paid for by the middle class. The Center for American Action Plan examines why the Ryan plan is bad for America.

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