Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan addressed consumer protections and the marketplace during an event hosted by Economic Club of New York. After her remarks, she spoke with forme…
404 viewsEconomists discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy at a virtual event hosted by the Aspen Institute. Speakers included former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, fo…
266 viewsFormer Obama and Reagan administration advisers gave their assessment of the “fiscal cliff,” the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress fails to reach a new b…
197 viewsPeter Orszag talked about the future of the U.S. economy. He explained his beliefs on the causes of the economic downturn.
871 viewsNewt Gingrich and Peter Orszag spoke at a forum on the costs of the health care, the federal health care law enacted the previous year, and its impact on biomedical innovation. The event als…
1,715 viewsFormer White House Budget Director Peter Orszag and Daniel Tarullo, member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, talked about global economic growth and inflation. They also talked abou…
275 viewsThe National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform held its inaugural meeting in the White House Conference Center. The commissioners discussed the nation’s long-term fiscal challen…
471 viewsFollowing opening remarks by Tina Brown and Shane Robison at the Daily Beast’s summit on economic, environmental, and political issues, panelists talked about the economy and ways to stop ri…
1,120 viewsPeter Orszag talked about Obama’s administration’s fiscal policies during his tenure as director of Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He focused on the economic stimulus package, health…
388 viewsPeter Orszag spoke about government reform and fiscal responsibility. In his remarks he outlined the Obama administrations proposal to cut federal spending by asking agencies to identify und…
179 viewsPanelists spoke about health care reform legislation, the potential impact of new health care regulations on the economy, and the overall effect on the national debt.
229 viewsTop White House economic advisers testified on the fiscal 2011 budget and economic outlook. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the worst days for the U.S. economy are “behind us” …
1,082 viewsVice President Biden chaired a task force aimed at addressing solutions to challenges facing middle class families. He gave the panel’s annual report to the president and talked about its wo…
118 viewsOffice of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag and President Obama delivered opening remarks at a White House forum on modernizing government. Following their remarks several business…
117 viewsPeter Orszag testified on President Obama’s fiscal year 2011 budget proposal. In his remarks he talked about future budget deficits and proposals for a debt commission. He also focused on Pr…
235 viewsPeter Orszag and Christina Romer spoke to reporters about the release of the proposed fiscal year 2011 federal budget. The $3.8 trillion federal budget included a $100 billion jobs package, …
72 viewsPresident Obama delivered remarks on making government more efficient and effective. He introduced the winner of the SAVE (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) contest, Nancy Fichtner, a…
99 viewsPeter Orszag talked about the status of health care legislation. In his remarks he talked about economists' recommendations for health care legislation and compared those recommendations wit…
103 viewsPeter Orszag talked about health care costs and their long-term effects on the economy at a conference hosted by Bloomberg News. He was interviewed by Al Hunt. Mr. Orsaag also discussed the …
83 viewsPeter Orszag testified about the health care proposals in the administration’s proposed fiscal year 2010 budget. Among the topics he addressed were various methods to expand insurance to the…
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