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Dec 19 2012

Uncertainty in CBO's Projections of the Surplus Under Current Policies (From 2000)

Uncertainty in CBO's Projections of the Surplus Under Current Policies (From 2000)
Chart appeared in:  Fiscal Cliff Speech at National Press Club (Dec. 19, 2012)
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    Gross Debt as % of GDP Under CBO Alternative Fiscal Scenario
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    White House Budget Offer
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    Other Mandatory Savings Represent 4% of 10-Year Other Mandatory Spending
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    Additional Revenue Increases 10-Year Revenue Collection by 3.2%
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    Possible Compromise from 2001
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    Effective Tax Rate of NYC Janitor vs. Park Ave Building Residents
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    Health Expenditures as Share of GDP
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    Already-Enacted Savings Exceed $1 Trillion
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    Jobs Picture: With and Without Federal Response to Financial Crisis and Recession
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    Health Savings Represent 3.6% of 10-Year Health Spending
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    Discretionary Savings Represent 1.7% of 10-Year Discretionary Spending
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    Economic Performance: 2008-2012
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    Taxpayers Wind Up Making $22B off AIG
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    National Commission of Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
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