Topic: Alan Auerbach

Why arguments for extending the Bush tax cuts are misguided

The argument for extending the high-end tax cuts have gone wobbly. It would be more convincing if the Republican line were something other than “no new taxes, ever.” The economic and fiscal circumstances may change, but the prescription remains the same.

Obama stimulus, deficit plans: What matters is 'marginal' job creation and 'marginal' deficit reduction

Obama aims to cut deficit in half by ’13

This week is about the budget, as he issues his first, hosts a ‘fiscal responsibility summit.’

Voters weighing Obama, McCain tax plans

Nearly 3 in 4 see taxes and budget deficits as 'extremely' or 'very' important in the 2008 campaign.