Jacob J. Lew: “I think it's important that, as we look at these programs, we continue... to ask the question, Are we putting our…”

The earned income tax credit is one of the most effective programs we have had, both to reduce poverty and to get people.

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.

And, most important, TPA makes very clear Congress has the final say.

I think there are other things that need to be part of a comprehensive plan in the long run, but there is an immediate crisis in Puerto Rico.