Deficit Reduction and the Economy, Part 1
Budget, legislative and business analysts examine the upcoming work of the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, created in… read more
Budget, legislative and business analysts examine the upcoming work of the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, created in a recently-passed debt ceiling bill. Participants focused on the committee’s statutory authority, possibilities for spending cuts, including defense and entitlement programs, and potential tax changes to generate job creation and economic growth. Following the discussion, they answered questions from the audience. close
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