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Why Tragedy Will Be Result of Dems Rush to Victory on Health Reform
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… exclusion for health care and replace it with a standardized tax credit or tax deduction. Economists from (Obama adviser) Jason Furman to Martin Feldstein know that the tax exemption for employer-provided insurance is regressive (the rich benefit more …
Story|11/13/2009
Celebs Among First White House Guests
AP| Politics
… failed lobbying," he said. Podesta said he didn't recall having the other meeting, one with Obama economic adviser Jason Furman at the White House in March. Podesta's wife, Heather, made at least three visits, all to Obama aides at the Old …
Story|10/31/2009
Taxing Employee Benefits to Pay for Obama Health Care Plan Still an Option
FOXNews.com| Politics
… his personal opposition. But two of his high-profile advisers -- budget chief Peter Orszag and economic adviser Jason Furman -- both have indicated they support some taxes on health benefits to pay for the overhaul. Sen. Chuck Grassley said …
Story|06/28/2009
White House Admits Cap-And-Trade Tax Costs Triple Their Official Estimate - FOXNews.com
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… director of the White House National Economic Council, Jason Furman , is giving us a glimpse at the real number, telling ..... director of the White House National Economic Council, Jason Furman , is giving us a glimpse at the real number, telling …
Story|03/17/2009
Geithner likely treasury pick; Clinton 'on track'
| AP| POLITICS
… Economic posts also seemed likely for Obama's top two economic advisers during his campaign, Austan Goolsbee and Jason Furman . Officials also said New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson had emerged as a likely pick as commerce secretary, although …
Story|11/21/2008
Names floated for top Obama jobs
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… National Farmers Union. Former Rep. Charles Stenholm, D-Texas. ___ OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR Jason Furman , Obama's campaign economic policy director. Peter Orszag, director of Congressional Budget Office. Jack Lew …
Story|11/11/2008
Obama's economic circle has a Clinton presence
| AP| POLITICS
… been at any time since the Twenties." She also is mentioned as a potential candidate for treasury secretary. ___ JASON FURMAN Furman was the Obama campaign's director of economic policy. He served as a special assistant on economic policy …
Story|11/08/2008
Sources: Auto execs, UAW to meet with Pelosi
| AP| BUSINESS
… in the White House for manufacturers, and that's what we need," Levin said. Levin said he was told Wednesday by Jason Furman , Obama's senior economic adviser, that government aid is atop Obama's agenda. Levin said Furman did not commit …
Story|11/06/2008
Ailing auto industry a concern for both candidates
| AP| BUSINESS
… Obama, who has supported doubling the loan funding to $50 billion, wants to keep "every option on the table," said Jason Furman , Obama's economic adviser. Auto industry supporters see the presidential candidates as future allies. Michigan …
Story|10/31/2008
Obama supports help for auto financing
| AP| POLITICS
… swiftly to help unlock credit for the financing of car loans crucial to U.S. automakers. Obama's economic adviser Jason Furman said the Democrat supports calls by Michigan lawmakers for the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to use their …
Story|10/24/2008
