Fiscal Policy
What fiscal policy is, and how it impacts the U.S. economy. The role of the President, Congress, and the Budget Office (OMB). Federal taxes and other forms of government income, budgeting, and spending.
Health care reform will add billions to the fiscal budget, but save the economy billions in sick time, emergency room costs and improved child care. Find out the overall impact.
A quick summary of Obama's Health Care Reform proposal.
What is your opinion on healthcare reform?
A brief description of the important elements in the Senate healthcare reform bill.
A summary of the important parts of the House Healthcare Reform Bill.
The Federal government mailed out $250 stimulus checks to Social Security, Veterans and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries. Did you receive a check? Did it help you? Did you spend it or save it?
The Obama Economic Stimulus Plan sent out $13 billion in stimulus checks in 2009. A total of $65 billion is available for individuals and small businesses for Fiscal Year 2009.
This primer will guide you through the U.S. Federal Budget, including: Assumptions about the U.S. economy,revenue projections, discretionary and mandatory spending proposals, and the impact of deficit spending.
Compare the 2008 Presidential Candidates on the economic issues. Includes the candidates proposals for short-term economic stimulus and their long-term economic platforms. Reviews the potential impact of their platforms on the economy.
How do the 2008 Presidential Candidates' proposals to end high gas prices actually stack up?
