Jacob J. Lew: “I totally agree with you on the importance of the EITC as a bridge to work.”

Over the past 7 years under the President's leadership, we have seen a sustained economic recovery and an unprecedented decline in the Federal budget deficit.

I think the fee makes sense for two reasons: first, it does reflect the costs associated with fossil fuel use.

This agreement demonstrates that we have the capacity to find common ground on difficult issues and lays a foundation for addressing some of our long-term challenges.

I believe it is a crisis. I believe there is a need for action immediately on restructuring authority and on oversight.