Center On Budget And Policy Priorities

Edward Kleinbard, Professor of Law at USC and former Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, and Lily Batchelder, Professor at NYU's School of Law discuss options for raising revenues at the Progressives and the National Debt Conference.

President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, John Podesta, offers his opening remarks at the Progressives and the National Debt conference, co-sponsored by CBPP and the Center for American Progress on September 30, 2009, in Washington, DC.

Executive Director Robert Greenstein offers his opening remarks at the Progressives and the National Debt conference co-sponsored by CBPP and the Center for American Progress on September 30, in Washington, DC.

The jobs report for September is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.

The federal government deficit, debt, and interest is explained by Director of Federal Fiscal Policy, Jim Horney.

The budget reconciliation process in Congress is explained by Director of Federal Fiscal Policy, Jim Horney.

Robert Greenstein discusses today's grim Census Bureau report that shows the nation lost substantial ground in 2008 on poverty, median income, and the number of people who are uninsured. Several aspects of the Census report are highlighted.

The jobs report for August is discussed by chief economist Chad Stone.

The new budget deficit updates from CBO and OMB are explained by the Center's Director of Federal Fiscal Policy, Jim Horney.

Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy, discusses the need for health reform and one option to help pay for it: a surcharge on high-income households under consideration by the House of Representatives.

Director of Federal Fiscal Policy, Jim Horney, and Director of the State Fiscal Project, Nick Johnson, discuss their paper Correcting Five Myths About the Stimulus Bill. They explain how the stimulus legislation is providing a much-needed boost.

Chief Economist Chad Stone discusses the jobs report for July and a troubling jump in long-term unemployment.

An employer mandate proposal known as "free rider" is discussed.

Chief Economist Chad Stone discusses how the Senate can improve consumer relief in climate change legislation by scaling back corporate windfall profits.

Director of Federal Tax Policy, Chuck Marr, discusses the basics of the estate tax and the debate about it in Congress.

Chief Economist Chad Stone discusses how to protect consumers from increased energy costs in climate change legislation.

Executive Director Robert Greenstein testifies before the House Budget Committee on PAYGO legislation.

Chief Economist Chad Stone talks about the new numbers and what they mean for the economy.

Senior Policy Analyst Will Fischer discusses his recent testimony before a House subcommittee on the Section 8 Housing Voucher Reform Act or SEVRA, which would improve the nation's largest low-income housing program.

Executive Director Robert Greenstein discusses the programs' financial status and the implications for reform.