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The Budget for 2004 is Finally Done

Just in time for the start of the Year of the Monkey, on Thursday, Jan. 22, the Senate passed the omnibus conference report (HR 2673) which was approved by the House a month ago.

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Economy and Jobs Watch: Long-term Budget Choices

Several new reports have pointed to the weakness of the long-run U.S. fiscal situation. A wide range of observers -- from independent analysts to conservative think-tanks, from international aid organizations to congressional analysts, and even from the administration itself -- are all pointing to the fact that current tax and budget policy is not sustainable. (See links below).

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Economy and Jobs Watch: Unemployment Down, No New Jobs

With a strong quarter of economic growth in the July-September period, many observers were expecting to see employment strengthen in the last part of 2003. However, as recent economic data shows, the labor market remains very weak, as employment was “flat” last month.

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Needs UP, Services DOWN

Today, more Americans are looking to the government for help, yet the budgets of government-funded social service programs are dwindling.

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The Bush Tax

While much has been made of 2001 and 2003 tax legislation, much less attention has been paid to the hidden “Bush Tax.”

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Economy and Jobs Watch: Employment and Output Data

Get to know your data: The employment survey and GDP revisions.

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A Call to Action! A Long-Term Tax and Budget Plan

Help the national economy by working with others to develop a long-term plan on budget and tax issues.

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