David Walker on News Reports Stating White House and Congress Reach Deal on Fiscal Commission
David Walker on News Reports Stating White House and Congress Reach Deal on Fiscal Commission
“The announcement of an agreement to create a presidentially-appointed fiscal commission that will report to the Congress and be assured a vote on its recommendations is a major step toward putting our nation’s financial house in order while protecting our social safety net programs.”
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Further Reading
The Fed Held Its Target Range After Reducing the Short-Term Rate Three Meetings in a Row
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
How Does the United States’ Fiscal Position Compare to Other Countries’?
The United States has higher budget deficits and spends more on interest costs than its peers.
The United States Collects Less Tax Revenue Than Other G7 Countries
The U.S. collects less tax revenues compared with other G7 countries, and that lower level of revenues is a key driver of the national debt.