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Ben Bernanke made the keynote address at a conference on the U.S. economy and the federal debt ceiling. In his remarks he said that “failing to raise the debt ceiling in a timely way would b…

The Aspen Institute hosted a forum on reducing the federal budget deficit with panelists from a wide variety of viewpoints, including Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax reform, a member of…

Franklin Raines spoke about several programs which Fannie Mae had instituted in order provide low-income housing and help build economies in low-income neighborhoods. He also talked about fu…

The panel talked about opportunities for economic advancement and development in minority communities and for women. They responded to questions from the audience. The Rainbow/Push Coalition…

In a tribute to Senator Domemici, participants discussed passage of the Congressional Budget Act and the efforts over the years to balance the budget. Those who could not attend sent greetin…

At the Omaha International Trade Conference, a panel discussion on how global trade effects the U.S. economy. The panelists focused on the overproduction of goods in the world which resulted…

In the first panel, the speakers talked about the condition of people in low income communities and how companies can invest in businesses to employ these people and serve their needs.

Director Franklin Raines talked about the Republican budget resolution offered by Representative John Kasich, R-OH. Representative John Spratt and other members of Congress gave their commen…

Officials from the Clinton administration, members of Congress and congressional staff talked about the Government Performance and Results Act, which passed the House earlier this year. Pane…

Before departing for Houston, President Clinton held a brief news conference to announce a change in the administration. He announced that Franklin Raines is resigning as Director of the Off…

White House officials briefed reporters on the impact of the Year 2000 computer problem, especially on small businesses. They spoke about how the president’s council on the issue will help c…

Mr. Raines spoke to young African-American Democratic leaders. He spoke about the president’s economic accomplishments and how these have impacted African-Americans. He also stressed the nee…

Members of the National Governors' Association met in Washington, DC, and wrapped up their four day winter meeting with a forum on improving government service. Rep. Kasich and Mr. Raines ta…

White House Budget Director, Franklin Raines, spoke at the Woman’s National Democratic Club about President Bill Clinton’s fiscal year 1999 budget proposal.

House Budget Committee members heard testimony regarding President Clinton’s budget proposal for fiscal year 1999. The president released the budget, which is nearly one and three-quarters o…

Administration officials discussed elements of President Clinton’s balanced budget proposal and answered questions from the press.

Mr. Raines and Mr. Sperling took reporters' questions about President Clinton’s announcement earlier in the day that he planned to submit a balanced budget for fiscal year 1999. They stresse…

After appearing on “Meet the Press,” White House Budget Director Franklin Raines talked briefly with reporters. Questions focused on Social Security reform and the president’s Medicare expan…

Franklin Raines, director of the Office of Budget Management, talked about his life and governmental career. He described his childhood in Seattle, the influences on his life, and his career…

Franklin Raines, White House Budget Director, reviewed the Clinton administration’s economic and fiscal policies over the past five years. He stressed the budgetary savings created by admini…