Tax Cuts

The Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots Political Action Committee (PAC) that functions within the Democratic Party. Progressive Democrats combine some ideals of the Democratic Party with those of the nonpartisan progressive movement. more »

In a political climate where mudslinging trumps civilized debate, it is increasingly difficult to wade through the advertising and propaganda to get to the truth behind any candidate. When you are ready to examine Republican candidates, making a genuinely informed decision requires time, research and a desire to cut through the... more »

The 2009 economic stimulus bill, officially known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, was the first major piece of legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama, who made an economic stimulus an early priority of his administration. The bill is a package of government spending initiatives and tax cuts designed to... more »

In February 2009 President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly referred to as the economic stimulus bill. The package, intended to boost the sagging U.S. economy through a combination of tax cuts and government spending programs, was the first major legislative victory for President Obama. more »

While economic theory may seem academic in nature, these seemingly esoteric theories affect everyone on a personal level---especially the branch of economics called macroeconomics. If your mortgage rate goes up or the interest rate for your savings account drops to practically nothing, that's macroeconomics in action. Macroeconomic... more »