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Double Dose of Economic Data
July 31, 2020The economic picture painted by a double dose of economic statistics released Thursday reveals a US economy struggling to escape the grip of the coronavirus.
Comparing Major Provisions of the House and Senate Pandemic Relief Packages
July 31, 2020Health Coverage for All: What Does that Mean and What are the Implications?
July 31, 2020On July 29, more than 100 people participated in a Zo
COVID-19: An Epidemiologist's View
July 30, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by
Latest Jobless Claims Reverse Downward Trend
July 23, 2020The Labor Department released new data today on initial unemployment claims by laid-off workers.
Bipartisan Panel Pans Payroll Tax Cut
July 23, 2020This week, I hosted an informal online conversation with think-tank scholars Brian Riedl of the right-leaning Manhatta
Spreading Virus Brings Economic Flatline
July 22, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Jared Bernst
COVID-19 Pushes 2020 Deficit to $2.7 Trillion Through June
July 17, 2020In its Monthly Budget Review for June 2020, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said on Wednesday, July 8, that
Note to Congress: Look Behind the Jobs Data
July 16, 2020The Labor Department released new data today on initial unemployment claims by laid-off workers.
Chart Explainer: The Permanent Deficit
July 16, 2020The Concord Coalition routinely leads grassroots education events assisted by a number of educational tools that enhance public engagement.