Two of the big priorities, of the current Administration, are in direct conflict. Courtesy of Brad DeLong, we find an article comparing the cost of the tax cuts, if made permanent over 75 years, and the projected deficit in social security, also over 75 years. Go read DeLong's post, and follow his link to the original article, WHAT THE NEW TRUSTEES’ REPORT SHOWS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY, By Jason Furman and Robert Greenstein, to get the details.