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Tax policy experts testified at a hearing on possible reforms to the U.S. business tax code. The witnesses offered changes they believe could spur economic growth. In his opening statement,…

Telephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on the question, “Should Facebook political ads be regulated?”

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen announced that the board would start unwinding its balance sheet in October. Chair Yellen also said that interest rates would not yet be increasing. Her…

President Trump announced a new series of sanctions against North Korea. They were intended to enhance the Treasury Department’s authorities to target individuals and businesses who provide support to what the…

Economic experts presented their research studies on private retirement plans and Social Security benefits. They identified varying trends and sources of retirement income and concluded…

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talked about the recent Equifax data breach and introduces a bill to reform privacy requirements and the way customer information is handled.

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the future of self-driving trucks and how federal regulators can promote innovation, competition, and safety in…

The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on resolving taxpayer disputes. A former IRS commissioner and several career taxpayer advocates presented their thoughts…

Panelists talked about how digital technologies have affected financial inclusion in the U.S. and abroad. A Brookings research analyst and associate fellow presented the data. Following…

Alan Bjerga talked about the effectiveness and cost of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Some in Congress were looking to the program. This program was part of…

Howard Mansfield talked about his book Howard Mansfield talked about his book Turn and Jump, in which he explains how the railroads invented time zones and their effect on the rest of the country. Measuring…

Health care stakeholders, including state and insurance company officials, testified at a hearing on stabilization of the individual insurance market. They discussed the future of “cost-sharing…

Telephone lines were open for viewer calls and social media comments on a question about the massive data breach on the credit reporting agency Equifax: “Are you concerned about personal…

Andrew Roth talked about Republican efforts to reform the tax code.

Telephone lines were open for viewer calls and social media comments on a question about the massive data breach on the credit reporting agency Equifax: “Are you concerned about personal…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee heard from health insurance experts on their recommendations to stabilize the individual health insurance markets and lower premiums. Witnesses included…

The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy hosted a discussion on the 2017-18 Supreme Court term. Closely watched cases on the docket covered issues including gerrymandering, voter rights,…

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) held his weekly press availability with reporters following a series of votes on the chamber floor. While he spoke about the passage of spending bills for fiscal…

President Trump thanked a group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers for meeting with him at the White House to discuss some of his legislative goals. The president went on to say that…

Sarah Sanders briefed reporters and responded to questions on a range of issues, including on President Trump’s recent lawmaking deals with congressional Democratic leaders and the future…