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Jul 14 2017

KRWG - Public Lands Spur Local Economies

Joint Economic Committee Democrats released state fact sheets today on the economic impact of public lands on their neighboring communities. Our nation’s public lands are a cherished aspect of American heritage and a key contributor to local economies. Each state-specific fact sheet highlights the importance of public lands to communities across the country.

Jul 14 2017

JEC Democrats Launch New Podcast: Opportunity Agenda

Today Joint Economic Committee Democrats launched a new podcast entitled “Opportunity Agenda” to reach audiences in every corner of the country and further the conversation on building an economic future for American families to have the opportunity to succeed. Episode 1 of the podcast is a conversation about the challenges facing the U.S. workforce following a JEC hearing this week on the topic. The podcast features an interview with Democratic hearing witness, Dr. Betsey Stevenson of the University of Michigan.

Jul 13 2017

Hartford Courant - Connecticut Democrats Slam New Republican Health Care Bill

Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee released an analysis this week that looked at the budget cuts states would have to undertake if they wanted to maintain Medicaid funding at its current levels if the 35 percent cut occurred. Connecticut, for example, would have to cut higher education funding by 45 percent or transportation funding by 58 percent to bridge the gap, according to the report.

Jul 13 2017

Public Lands Spur Local Economies

Joint Economic Committee Democrats released state fact sheets today on the economic impact of public lands on their neighboring communities. Our nation’s public lands are a cherished aspect of American heritage and a key contributor to local economies.

Jul 12 2017

Heinrich Opening Statement at Joint Economic Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing U.S. Workforce

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, delivered the following statement at today’s hearing entitled “A Record Six Million U.S. Job Vacancies: Reasons and Remedies.” Ranking Member Heinrich emphasized in his opening statement the importance of investing in education and training options in order for workers to remain competitive in the future economy.

Jul 07 2017

Heinrich Statement on June Jobs Report

Today’s jobs report underscores the risk that Republican’s TrumpCare poses for the U.S. economy. Health care, as the fastest growing sector, is an important economic driver, and TrumpCare threatens this growth. While some parts of this country have recovered and surged ahead after the financial crisis, many communities have struggled to regain their footing.

Jul 04 2017

Santa Fe New Mexican (New Mexico) - Panel to weigh judicial pay in New Mexico

Despite lagging behind their counterparts elsewhere, judges are still relatively well off when compared to most other New Mexicans. A recent economic snapshot published by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee says the median household income in the state is $45,100 per year, while the median household income nationwide is $56,500 per year.