The Concord Coalition's Publications

PAYGO's Continued Relevance in Economic Recovery and Strategic Budgeting

JDeWald — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:41:01 +0000

Introduction

Concord Coalition Releases Issue Brief Detailing Next President's Fiscal Challenges

JDeWald — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:24:00 +0000

As the election enters its final two weeks, The Concord Coalition today released an issue brief detailing the “Nine Challenges for ‘09” that will be faced by whichever presidential candidate wins the election.

Fiscal Policy Beyond Election Day: Nine Challenges For '09

JDeWald — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:13:16 +0000

When Americans go to the polls on November 4, they will elect a president who will inherit an array of fiscal and economic challenges greater than any new administration has faced since 1933. In his Inaugural Address that year, Franklin Roosevelt famously reassured Americans that, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” In 2009, either John McCain or Barack Obama will be looked to for similar inspiration. Roosevelt’s words provide a useful guide. Fear is neither inspiring, nor

Bailout Bill Should Not Provide Gateway To Fiscal Irresponsibility On Routine Legislation

JDeWald — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:40:33 +0000

WASHINGTON--The Concord Coalition today urged lawmakers not to use the financial rescue bill as a way to subvert fiscally important pay-as-you-go (paygo) budgeting rules. Concord warned that attaching political sweeteners—the extension of expiring tax provisions—to the bailout bill further politicizes the larger debate and deteriorates our nation’s fiscal outlook.

Concord Coalition Urges Policymakers To Budget For The Bailout

JDeWald — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:05:54 +0000

WASHINGTON -- As Congress and the Bush Administration negotiate a $700 billion plan to shore up credit markets by purchasing “troubled assets,” The Concord Coalition urged them to heed the lesson of Wall Street’s failure: corrective actions are more effective and much less costly if taken in advance of a crisis rather than in the face of one.