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May 03 2017

Reports on the Dangers of TrumpCare

Joint Economic Committee Democrats released three reports on the dangerous threats TrumpCare poses to Americans across the country. The findings in these reports conclude that the latest Republican bill would make it harder for rural Americans to obtain health insurance; cut funding used for the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs); and limit access to and increase costs for mental health services. The reports, “Rural Americans Lose Bigly Under TrumpCare,” “TrumpCare Undermines Fight Against Opioid Epidemic,” and “TrumpCare Reverses ACA Gains for Mental Health,” outline how millions of Americans would lose under TrumpCare.

May 02 2017

Experts and Stakeholders Agree: Latest Version of TrumpCare Is a Disaster

Republicans are trying to revive a health care bill that would be a disaster for seniors, children, and millions of hard-working American families. What’s worse — the latest version of TrumpCare would take away protections from millions across the country with pre-existing conditions.

May 01 2017

Medium Post: Seven Questions Americans Need Answered on TrumpCare

Republicans aren’t waiting for the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to tell the American people how TrumpCare is a disaster, but instead appear to be pushing ahead without a score. Without a CBO score, Americans won’t know just how bad TrumpCare could be for them.

Apr 27 2017

First 100 Days Report: Trump's Broken Promises to Rural America

April 29 marks the 100th day of the Trump presidency, an important benchmark for assessing the President’s productivity and ability to enact pieces of his campaign agenda. Rural Americans voted for President Trump believing in the promise that he will invest in and put their communities first. In his first 100 days President Trump has already broken the promise to help rural America. From his budget that cuts services rural communities rely on to TrumpCare, which disproportionately harms rural areas, President Trump has already broken faith with rural voters who have trusted him to improve their livelihoods and secure a more stable future.

Apr 27 2017

First 100 Days Report: Trump's Broken Promises to Working Families

April 29 marks the 100th day of the Trump presidency, an important benchmark for assessing president’s productivity and ability to enact pieces of their campaign agenda. On the campaign trail, candidate Trump promised to “Make America Great Again” and to stand up for working Americans. In his first 100 days, President Trump has already broken that promise, and instead is making things worse for working Americans. The administration has pursued a number of executive actions that are slowing down the growth potential of our economy and hurting American workers and families.

Apr 25 2017

The Unnecessary Costs of a Government Shutdown

Government funding runs out on April 28th. Without an agreement to fund the government by then, the federal government will shut down, disrupting economic growth, increasing uncertainty for businesses and people who rely on public services or are awaiting a tax refund, and potentially triggering job losses across the economy–just as the nation experienced during the October 2013 shutdown.

Apr 25 2017

April Economic Snapshot of the States

These state economic snapshots survey the economic situation on the ground in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Although the U.S. economy overall continues its expansion from the Great Recession and associated financial crisis, the recovery can look very different from state to state, and even county to county. While some areas of the country have surged ahead, other regions are still struggling to regain their economic footing.

Apr 20 2017

Economic Impact of Understaffing U.S. Ports of Entry

This report focuses on POE staffing. While estimates vary on the exact cost of border delays to the U.S. economy, research indicates a clear link between additional POE staff, reduced wait times, and economic benefits. Staffing an additional one to three booths or lanes can reduce maximum wait times by up to 25 minutes at some of the busiest POEs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) estimates an additional 1,000 POE officers would increase economic activity by $2 billion and add 33,148 new U.S. jobs per year.