Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Elmendorf is doing a great job informing the economic policy debate in a rigorous and unbiased matter. He and the CBO staff face a test similar to that faced by CBO under Dr. Reischauer during debate on the Clinton Health Plan. They have so far withstood the pressure with aplomb, but the real pressure is just beginning.
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New York Times to Senator Reid on health care: Speak loudly and carry a little twig
14 April 2009 
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Critical policy fights sometimes happen long before a bill comes up for a vote. Legislative process and strategy intersect early to determine the balance of power for a future vote on policy. Health care legislation is several months away from a floor vote, but the tactical maneuvering has already begun. Fair warning: we’re going to […]
Read more A reporter's budget mistake at the press conference
27 March 2009 4 Comments
A concurrent resolution never goes to the President for a signature or veto.
Read more Debt and the real threat
7 February 2008 Comments Off
Monday the President proposed his budget for Fiscal Year 2009. This is the first “e-Budget” – it was transmitted electronically as an official document to the Congress, and was digitally signed by the Executive Clerk. At a press conference Monday, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad (D-ND) said: But let me emphasize to you what […]
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