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Joint Economic Committee Democrats Chairman - Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Publications

Jan 21 2019

The Economic State of the Black Community in America

In the more than 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. laid out his dream for our nation, black Americans have made substantial economic progress. They have seen significant gains in incomes and wealth, and currently benefit from the decade-long economic recovery from the Great Recession. However, black Americans still lag far behind in key measures of economic well-being. Although progress is evident, the United States still falls short of Dr. King’s vision of a nation in which race does not determine one’s economic destiny.

Dec 19 2018

The National Cannabis Economy

The legalization of cannabis has significant implications for state economies, as well as the national economy. The industry totaled more than $8 billion in sales in 2017, with sales estimated to reach $11 billion this year and $23 billion by 2022. There were more than 9,000 active licenses for cannabis businesses in the U.S. in 2017, with the industry employing more than 120,000 people.

Dec 18 2018

Striking Down the ACA Would Devastate Americans’ Health Care

A federal judge’s decision to strike down the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if upheld, would increase the number of people without insurance by more than 17 million and raise premiums for those who are able to hang onto their coverage. As many as 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions could again be denied coverage or offered unaffordable insurance.

Dec 11 2018

Unlocking Millennial Homeownership

For millions of Americans, the promise of owning a home remains a cornerstone of the American Dream. Homeownership provides an avenue for accumulating wealth, promotes financial security, and plays a critical role in the development of family and community life. Yet, nearly a decade since the Great Recession ended, owning a home remains out of reach for many millennials (defined as those roughly between the ages of 22 and 37).