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Across-the-board spending cuts do not make children or the economy healthier
The difficult realities and constraints facing the U.S. federal budget, coupled with the evident value of investing in children and families, raise a complex q…
Investing in America’s working families with affordable child care
Previous Hamilton Project author James Ziliak comments on The President's proposal for a massive investment in our nation’s young children and working fami…
Making child care more affordable for working families
James P. Ziliak explores new legislation introduced this week that would dramatically reform government subsidies for child care, and compares it to his recent…
A new approach to making work pay
Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray introduced the "21st Century Worker Tax Cut Act" to establish a new deduction for married couples who are both …
Testimony of Melissa S. Kearney
The Hamilton Project Director, Melissa S. Kearney testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on income inequality in the United States.
Testimony of Laura D’Andrea Tyson
Hamilton Project Advisory Council member Laura D'Andrea Tyson testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on corporate tax reform.
Testimony of Michael Greenstone
Michael Greenstone testifies before the Joint Economic Committee about strategies to improve the government’s regulatory system.
Testimony of Alan S. Blinder
Advisory Council member Alan S. Blinder testifies before the Senate Budget Committee on his views on the economy and budget.
