Health Reform
Greenstein Statement on Senate Bill
“The new Senate health bill marks a major step toward comprehensive, fiscally responsible health reform. It would extend health insurance coverage to 31 million Americans who lack it, reduce the budget deficit, and put long-term downward pressure on health care costs.” Read more
Analyses of Senate Bill:
- Bill Is Fiscally Responsible
- Bill Falls Short on Affordability for Near-Poor Families at Bottom of Subsidy Range
- Bill Improves Employer Responsibility Provision But Problems Remain
More: Health Reform Analyses
Recession Batters State Budgets
"The worst recession since the 1930s has caused the steepest decline in state tax receipts on record. As a result, even after making very deep cuts, states continue to face large budget gaps." Read more
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How Much Would a State Earned Income Tax Credit Cost in 2010?
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Berkley Estate Tax Bill Would Add Billions to Deficit While Benefiting Only Wealthiest 1 in 500 Estates
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Center in the News
Why Did the Poor Lose Money in the New Senate Bill?
Ezra Klein's Washington Post Blog
November 20, 2009
In the Blogs: CBPP: Despite Insufficient Subsidies, Senate Health Care Bill Enormous Step Forward
TPMDC – "Talking Points Memo" Blog
November 19, 2009
In the Blogs: Peter = Robbed, Paul = Paid
The New Republic – “The Treatment” Blog
November 19, 2009
Hungry children, lower taxes
Birmingham News
November 18, 2009
'Wake-Up Call': 1 in 6 Went Hungry in America in 2008
USA Today
