Topic: Joint Committee on Taxation

Bush tax cuts: Will the economy suffer if they expire?

Many Republican and Democratic lawmakers say the economy is still too fragile to let the Bush tax cuts expire this year. President Obama, however, pledged to end tax cuts for anyone earning $250,000 or more.

Next up on unfinished Senate agenda: unemployment insurance

Once Democrat Carte Goodwin is sworn in Tuesday to replace the late Sen. Robert Byrd, Senate Democrats will have the votes to try again to extend unemployment insurance to the jobless.

Why we can't afford to extend the Bush tax cuts

Extensions would bring US national debt to unsustainable levels.

New bill extends special interest tax breaks

The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act would extend 70 expiring subsidies at a cost of $28.5 billion over the next two years.

Health care reform bill 101: Who will pay for reform?

If the health care reform vote succeeds today, the $940 billion bill would be the biggest change to domestic policy in a generation. The rich and the health industry would pick up most of the tab.

Within healthcare reform, a push to tax the rich

President Obama’s boost to the Medicare tax – a key part of funding healthcare reform – would tax the rich almost exclusively.

We criticized Paul Ryan's roadmap for the budget. Here's his response.

US Rep. Paul Ryan' says he'd tweak his roadmap for the budget if it didn't maintain governement revenues at traditional levels.

Senators Wyden and Gregg climb aboard the tax reform bandwagon

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR.) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) rolled out their version of a simplified, relatively low-rate individual and business tax system.

US Rep. Ryan responds to concerns about his balanced-budget roadmap

Should Congress Abolish the Joint Committee on Taxation?

Will healthcare reform drive costs down? A little, report says.

A report released Monday by the Congressional Budget Office suggests that the Senate healthcare reform bill would have a modest effect on average Americans' pocketbooks. Critics say that's not enough to justify massive reforms.

Beyond 'just say no,' GOP lawmakers launch their healthcare plan

The Republican healthcare reform plan revealed Thursday would cover far fewer uninsured Americans than the Democratic House bill. But it would also cost considerably less.

Senate Finance healthcare bill: Costs may be felt on Main St.

Senate Republicans are trying to count the cost of the healthcare bill’s fees and mandates on taxpayers, businesses, and states.

CBO: Baucus healthcare plan would cut deficit

Opinion: If Uncle Sam becomes your doctor

The consequences would be severe. We can improve healthcare without busting the budget or rationing care.

Tax the heirs of the rich (at least of few of them)

Efforts to keep the estate tax would help trim looming US deficits.

Mortgage help: a Goldilocks approach

New programs try to help troubled homeowners. Which one is just right for you?

Wind, solar tax credits to expire

Green Energy Advocates urge sustained support through inclusion in stimulus package.

Wind, solar tax credits to expire

Green Energy Advocates urge sustained support through inclusion in stimulus package.

Momentum builds for economic stimulus package

Bernanke's testimony bolsters support for quick action from Republicans and Democrats.