tax cuts could somehow hurt future economic growth.

the largest boost in the short run, as you said, but the largest negative effect in the long run.

the idea that we should raise taxes in this economy is not a good idea.

I have my own view, and I am going to try it out on each of you.

I do completely agree, I think, with all of you that over the longer term we must act.

The legacy of that bubble... is still with us because unless we defease or write off that debt... we are going to be stuck in a low-growth economy.

Medicare, though, remains a huge problem, and I think that is the most difficult issue.

Today, I believe the jobs deficit is more urgent than the budget deficit.

I will be voting to waive this point of order. As Budget Committee chairman, I do not take this step lightly. In fact, the point of order that has been offered is a point of order that I created in the 2008 budget, so it is something I…

I think all of us are concerned about the safety of local residents who use this highway.

The hearing will come to order. I want to welcome everyone this morning to this hearing of the Senate Budget Committee.

I rise to talk about the loss of our senior colleague, Senator Robert C. Byrd. Senator Byrd, I had the privilege and honor of serving with for over 24 years in the Senate. I believe this body has lost a giant. For more than five decades…