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Ms. Rivlin briefed reporters on the debate over the budget and how the Republican proposals will affect citizens' daily lives. After she departed, Mr. McCurry took reporters' questions on va…

In a benefit for Spina Bifida Association of America, political figures and media personalities roasted PBS New Hour’s Jim Lehrer.

The World Economic Development Congress hosted a discussion on domestic savings and the global economy. Panelists including former Secretary of State George Shultz and National Economic Advi…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes,…

Following prepared remarks about how to achieve a balanced budget, Senator Chris Dodd (D-Connecticut), Senator Pete Domenici (R-New Mexico), and Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors …

White House officials talked about the congressional budget proposal and its impact on Americans. Chief of Staff Leon Panetta expressed his opposition to the Republican-led proposal, saying …

In honor of the Economic Policy Institute, friends and peers roasted its founder, Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Humorous remarks were made by a number of economists, journalists, and adminis…

Laura Tyson of the National Economic Council spoke on United States economic and trade policy, focusing on the relations between the U.S. and Canada. President Clinton recently appointed Ms.…

Following President William Jefferson Clinton’s news conference on the latest employment report, administration officials reported on the creation of new jobs. Labor Secretary Robert Reich n…

Administration officials opposed the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution, pointing out the decreases in the federal budget deficit during President Clinton’s first two years in off…

President Bill Clinton announced Dr. Laura Tyson would become the Chair of the National Economic Council. Dr. Tyson was a professor of economics and business administration at the University…

The Senate Budget Committee hears from Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Laura Tyson. The committee members heard testimony from administration econom…

Committee members heard testimony concerning President Clinton’s 1996 budget from Ms. Tyson. Questions focused on such issues as deficit reduction, and how Congress can limit spending and th…

President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and administration officials talked to reporters about their budget proposal for fiscal year 1996. The President said the centerpiece of the budget is…

Ms. Laura Tyson, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman and Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about the latest economic figures. The unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent over 5.4 perc…

Following prepared remarks about the economy and ways to promote prosperity, Laura Tyson, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, answered questions from the audience.

Laura Tyson, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, talked to reporters about the latest economic figures. The economy grew at an annual rate of 4 percent with only a 2.7 percent rise…

White House economic advisers and congressmen talked with reporters about the Clinton administration’s $40 billion loan guarantee package designed to boost Mexico’s faltering economy. They e…

Labor Secretary Robert Reich and Laura Tyson, Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors, talked to reporters about unemployment, inflation, job growth, and the minimum wage. S…