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Robert Greenstein and Douglas Holtz-Eakin testified on the U.S. economic and budgetary outlook. Hr. Holtz-Eakin cited entitlement spending as an area needing reform. Mr. Greenstein recommend…

Panelists talked about the impact on taxpayers if Congress allows the economy to fall off the “fiscal cliff,” referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if lawma…

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) talked about the federal budget situation, and afterward panelists discussed her remarks and the prospects for Congress reaching a budget agreement and plan for e…

Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus (D-MT) outlined his committee’s efforts to write a proposal for changing the U.S. tax code. He said revenue must be part of tax reform efforts. Afte…

Kevin Hassett and Robert Greenstein talked about the reasons behind the stagnation of job creation in the U.S. Topics included the 2008 financial crisis, state budgets, the housing market, i…

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about federal deficit reduction. In his remarks he said tax increases will eventually be necessary to address mounting debt and that middle class tax…

Panelists spoke about fiscal policy and potential ways to reduce the national debt. They also spoke about the state of teh economy, financial regulatory reforms being considered by Congress,…

Panelists talked about the findings of the Bread for the World Institute’s 2010 Hunger Report, “A Just and Sustainable Recovery.” The report shows that reducing climate change and creating s…

This was the third in a series of roundtable hearings intended to bring health care policy and industry experts together to inform the development of comprehensive health care reform legisla…

Robert Greenstein and Alan Viard talked about President Obama’s budget and his proposal to outlaw tax havens. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

President Obama and others spoke to members of Congress, senior administration officials, business leaders, policy makers and economists at a fiscal summit to examine fiscal responsibility a…

On October 29, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on Economic Recovery, Job Creation and Investment in America. The committee heard testimony from Governors David Paterson (D-…

Robert Greenstein critiqued the Bush economic stimulus plan being considered by Congress. He believes the reported administration plan would provide either no tax rebate or only a partial on…

The guest talked about his report on projected costs of programs found both in the House and Senate immigration legislation, including border security costs, the cost of the Senate’s guest w…

The Consumer Federation of America held the 28th Annual Food Policy Conference at the National Press Club from September 19-20, 2005. They key panel topics for the event included the impact …

Mr. Greenstein talked about recent estimates about the reduction of the federal deficit, the state of the economy, and the impact of tax cuts. He also responded to comments and questions fro…

Participants talked to reporters about the president’s proposed budget, assistance to the needy, faith-based programs, and maintaining moral standards in the U.S. through progressive policy …

The Brookings Institute and New America Foundation and other Public Policy institutions hosted a forum on Fiscal Policy. Senator John McCain R-Arizona and Senator Joe Lieberman D-Connecticut…

Participants talked about proposed plans to reform the Social Security system, including proposals to partially privatize the system for younger workers. Among the issues they addressed were…

Witnesses testified regarding health savings accounts, which were created as part of the 2003 Medicare law. Health savings accounts allow individuals and families to save tax-free money for …