A wimp of a budget

Article Abstract:

George Bush's proposed budget, announced on Jan 29, 1992, is riddled with gimmickry. In particular, the early refund/tax withholding measure, the 90-day moratorium on regulation, and the real estate tax breaks contained in the budget are merely short-term measures.

Interpretation and construction, Tax law, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, 1993 AD

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Sandbags against a flood: the budget

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the history of the budget deficit shows that despite politicians' claims at efforts to reduce the deficit, it will likely grow. Congress has repeatedly budgeted items that are reduced by discretionary caps instead of actual reductions.

Budget deficits

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Bald tyres and light bulbs: the economy

Article Abstract:

Economy recovery is slow in the US and George Bush and his administration are not doing enough to speed it up. Unemployment is climbing and the discount rate is dropping. Bush's reelection chances will be hurt by his poor economic policy.

Boskin, Michael J.

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