State Governments and Taxes
Business leaders argued that low taxes are linked to economic growth. They compared tax policies and economic growth in different states, and discussed a number of studies suggesting links b…
172 viewsBusiness leaders argued that low taxes are linked to economic growth. They compared tax policies and economic growth in different states, and discussed a number of studies suggesting links b…
172 viewsWitnesses testified about he origin and scope of the Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program, lessons learned from the committee’s investigation into the Solyndra loan guarantee, energ…
526 viewsWitnesses testified on the monthly jobs reports released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The first panel focused on the methodology of the report’s release, in which…
911 viewsWitnesses testified about the findings of a new report on the employment status of older workers since the recession, older workers' financial risks from long-term unemployment, and challeng…
222 viewsDiana Furchtgott-Roth and Gary Burtless talked about income inequality in the U.S. Ms.Furchtgott-Roth argues that income inequality is not widening in the U.S., and that by some measures ec…
330 viewsChristian Weller and Diana Furchtgott-Roth talked about the implications of Standard and Poor’s downgrade of the credit ratings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other agencies linked to lon…
375 viewsDiana Furchtgott-Roth talked about the recent executive order from President Obama that will examine and remove rules that “stifle job creation,” and she responded to telephone calls and ele…
267 viewsPanelists talked about state and local pension funds, focusing on funding and investment issues. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of a weak economy on pension funds, tax polic…
150 viewsPanelists talked about the state of the U.S. economy and health care. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
142 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Administrative Oversight and The Courts Subcommittee held a hearing on proposed legislation to change current U.S. bankruptcy laws to reduce the number of people filing …
1,644 viewsKate Obenshain and Diana Furchtgott-Roth talked about the 2008 election and how the results would effect women’s issues. Michelle Easton moderated. Topics included Governor Sarah Palin, and …
269 viewsDiana Furchtgott-Roth talked about her recent op-ed looking at claims by some that recent economic troubles in global financial markets have suggested that capitalism is not working. She res…
111 viewsIn his keynote address, Edward Lazear made remarks on the U.S. economy and decoupling. After his talk he responded to audience members' questions. Members of the subsequent panel discussi…
164 viewsWitnesses testified about the downsizing the Federal Protective Service and the effect on the protection of federal buildings. Rep. Wu testified about a knife-wielding man invading his Portl…
1,762 viewsWitnesses testified about equal pay for women. Among the topics they addressed were the amount of time a woman works to earn the equivalent of a man for one year, proposed legislation to str…
507 viewsGuests talked about trends in wages and earnings, the role of wages in worker compensation, effects of earnings on the U.S. economy. Recent reports showed declining wages when adjusted for i…
129 viewsMs. Orrenius, using charts to compare native and foreign-born statistics, presented data on the economic contributions of immigrants. She discussed the need to find the right balance between…
203 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist.…
721 viewsA forum on the future of the U.S. workforce in the 21st century included discussions on technology, evolving labor markets, and labor law reform. They also answered questions from members of…
125 views