Aug 14, 2019 | Economic Policy
Summary In a recent op-ed in the New York Times, economist Paul Krugman labeled President Donald Trump the “deficit man.” It’s an interesting title and it is certainly appropriate. Even within the area of economic policy, our nation’s budget deficit doesn’t typically...
Feb 17, 2018 | Health & Gender
February 12, 2018 Policy Summary On Monday, February 12, President Trump released a 2019 budget proposal. The proposal calls for massive cuts to social welfare programs such as food stamps, housing subsidies, and health insurance. Trump’s proposal would cut food stamp...
Feb 16, 2018 | Economic Policy
February 15, 2018 Summary The US government shut down, again, for only a few hours last Friday while Congress worked overtime hashing out another Continuing Resolution that funds federal operations through March 23, along with a 2-year spending bill, both signed into...
Nov 20, 2017 | Economic Policy
October 2017 Summary In March of this year, the White House released what many characterize as a draconian budget plan for the fiscal year 2018. The 1.1 trillion dollar budget would increase spending on defense, infrastructure, paid leave, and a few other items, but...
