The Century Foundation in a collaborative effort with Demos and the Economic Policy Institute has produced a new report entitled: “Investing in America’s Economy: A Budget Blueprint for Economic Recovery and Fiscal Responsibility.” The blueprint prioritizes a strong economic recovery because widespread job creation and robust economic growth are essential to successful deficit reduction. The report also singles out health care costs as one of the prime drivers of growth in our national debt, and with contribution by Maggie Mahar, proposes a variety of policies that will reduce the growth of these costs. According to the blueprint report, these changes would not only help reduce the deficit, but could also improve the quality of care and reduce costs for businesses and families.