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.

I think that you are pretty much on target, and I would start with the regulation piece of it.

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

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

We need to do this job cheaper, given the state of the budget.

the fact is, and I don't think anyone would disagree, TARP, in its own way, painfully worked.

I also want to commend you and Senator Gregg for coming up with really a very thoughtful tax reform proposal.

extending the tax cuts is among the weakest in terms of helping boost economic growth, although it is positive.

Mr. President, I come to the floor to discuss the budget point of order that has been raised against the financial reform conference report. I will be voting to waive this point of order. As Budget Committee chairman, I do not take this…

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.