Author: Publisher:
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Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Budget and Economic Outlook
Author: Congressional Budget Office Oversight
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the BudgetPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Congressional Budget Office Oversight
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Budget. Task Force on Budget ProcessPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Pig Book
Author: Citizens Against Government WastePublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312343576
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
A compendium of the most ridiculous examples of Congress's pork-barrel spending.
Congressional Record
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1324
Book Description
Research and Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry (A CBO Study)
Author: Congressional Budget OfficePublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304121445
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Perceptions that the pace of new-drug development has slowed and that the pharmaceutical industry is highly profitable have sparked concerns that significant problems loom for future drug development. This Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study-prepared at the request of the Senate Majority Leader-reviews basic facts about the drug industry's recent spending on research and development (R&D) and its output of new drugs. The study also examines issues relating to the costs of R&D, the federal government's role in pharmaceutical research, the performance of the pharmaceutical industry in developing innovative drugs, and the role of expected profits in private firms' decisions about investing in drug R&D. In keeping with CBO's mandate to provide objective, impartial analysis, the study makes no recommendations. David H. Austin prepared this report under the supervision of Joseph Kile and David Moore. Colin Baker provided valuable consultation...
The Economics of Climate Change
Author: Robert ShackletonPublisher: Congressional Budget Office
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This Congressional Budget Office (CBO) study--prepared at the request of the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science--presents an overview of issues related to climate change, focusing primarily on its economic aspects. The study draws from numerous published sources to summarize the current state of climate science and provide a conceptual framework for addressing climate change as an economic problem. It also examines public policy options and discusses the potential complications and benefits of international coordination. In keeping with CBO's mandate to provide impartial analysis, the study makes no recommendations.
Congressional Budget Office Oversight
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the BudgetPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Default (Finance)
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Baseline Budget Projections
Author: Under the Iron Dome
Author: Paul S. HerrnsonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000438090
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This book provides a glimpse into the professional lives of members of Congress and the staff, political consultants, and others who work beneath the Capitol’s iconic dome. It shows some of the historic challenges, daily trials and tribulations, and public and private triumphs and failures that defi ne working life on the Hill. Original chapters by practitioners who have been there off er a fresh understanding of congressional elections, policy making, and party leadership, as well as landmark institutional developments, such as the growing influence of women and minorities in the legislative process. Each author brings a personal knowledge of Congress, providing unique insight into the opaque world of committee assignments, the hustle and bustle of fl oor activity, the cross- examination of committee testimony, and the beehive of activity in a member’s Washington or district offi ce, or committee’s office. Collectively, they provide keen insights into the institutions, procedures, and politics that shape congressional policy making. Additionally, the historic two impeachments of then- President Donald J. Trump are examined to showcase some of the extraordinary politics taking place on Capitol Hill. Aimed at anyone working in Congress or wanting to infl uence public policy, this book is also an excellent classroom supplement for political science courses at every level and a compelling read for citizens who want to understand how Congress works and why it sometimes does not.