Tax Policy
Ways and Mean Committee Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) spoke about the House Republicans' “A Better Way” tax plan, which he said would encourage economic growth, simplify the tax code, and reduce …
990 viewsWays and Mean Committee Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) spoke about the House Republicans' “A Better Way” tax plan, which he said would encourage economic growth, simplify the tax code, and reduce …
990 viewsAnalysts offered their recommendations on updating the tax code. The panelists discussed corporate tax rates, capital gains taxes, and proposals being offered by the 2016 Republican and Demo…
648 viewsDan Mitchell and Steve Entin spoke about both theoretical arguments and empirical evidence used to support economic stimulus packages. They focused on increased government spending and tax r…
551 viewsTreasury officials spoke about the future of tax reform, the state of the economy, proposed plans to make several tax cuts permanent, as well as recent calls for Social Security reform. They…
155 viewsMr. Entin and Mr. Sawicky spoke about proposed tax cuts, job creation programs, and the potential impact of Bush administration economic proposals on the economy. They also responded to view…
48 viewsRepublican Congressional leaders met on Capitol Hill and spoke about the Republican economic strategy, including lower and simpler taxes, balancing the budget and other items. After the init…
108 viewsIn a live portion, representatives of the Tax Foundation and Baker & Hostetler took questions from the audience about the implications of various tax reform proposals. Representative Phil Cr…
59 viewsCommittee members heard testimony from government officials, industy association representatives, and policy analysts on the provisions of the Senior Citizens Equity Act, part of the Republi…
187 viewsThe National Review hosted a discussion on the midterm elections. The panelists discussed the 1994 midterm elections and the impact of those races.
95 viewsIn a panel discussion, participants examined alternatives to the federal income tax. The primary option was to replace the current income tax with a consumption-based tax. They answered audi…
107 viewsEconomists analyzed President Clinton’s economic policy during his first year in office, with emphasis on the impact of his health care reform proposal on the U.S. economy.
69 viewsMr. Entin discussed the flat tax rate as an economic policy and a political issue in the Presidential race. Mr. Entin supports the flat tax rate idea in principle.
41 viewsThe subcommittee heard testimony on Social Security earnings limitations. Currently, seniors earning an income of a particular amount must forfeit part or all of their Social Security earnin…
174 viewsThe CATO Institute sponsored a debate on Pres. Bush’s recent economic agenda proposal to reduce the capital gains tax in order to stimulate economic growth, investment, and jobs. The tax rat…
91 viewsContinuation of hearings on the budget deficit, the state of the economy and federal budget policy for fiscal year 1990 and beyond.
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