Solutions for America's Future
Officials from six Washington, D.C. think tanks talk about their plans for reducing the budget deficit and national debt. Peter Peterson made closing remarks.
301 viewsOfficials from six Washington, D.C. think tanks talk about their plans for reducing the budget deficit and national debt. Peter Peterson made closing remarks.
301 viewsWitnesses testified about management and oversight of economic stimulus funds, particularly how recipients accounted for use of the funds, maintaining transparent accounting practices, the p…
376 viewsIndustry experts and public officials testified on the need for greater infrastructure investment and the role that such investment could play in economic recovery. Among the areas they disc…
750 viewsJohn Irons spoke about the unemployment situation in the U.S. and possible efforts to create more jobs. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in September, and the nation had sustained 9 consecutiv…
114 viewsA panel presented progressive domestic policy initiatives. Shirley Sagawa proposed “An SBA for Non-Profits"' Jason Bordoff proposed "Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance"; and Lael Brainard propos…
180 viewsThe guests debated House Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Charles Rangel’s (D-NY) tax reform proposals, including tax relief for middle-income families, and the alternate minimum tax. They respo…
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