Politics of the U.S. Economy and Budget

Politics of the U.S. Economy and Budget

President Bush says his pro-growth economic policies are responsible for lowered budget deficit projections, and is warning voters that Democrats will raise their taxes. Democrats say the President is misleading voters. A look at the truth...

President Bush says his pro-growth economic policies are responsible for lowered budget deficit projections, and is warning voters that Democrats will raise their taxes. Democrats say the President is misleading voters. A look at the truth behind Democrats' and Republicans' claims about the economy, the budget, and tax policy.

Guests

Greg Ip

U.S. economics editor, "The Economist"

John Maggs

reporter for The National Journal

Al Hubbard

director of the National Economic Council

Sen. Kent Conrad

(D-North Dakota)

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