CBO’s Analysis of Health Care Policy

Presentation of Douglas W. Emendorf, Director of the Congressional Budget Office, to the Healthcare Leadership Council, January 29, 2014.
Health care policy

Overview of the Federal tax Sysem

"The major sources of federal tax revenue are individual income taxes, Social Security and other

payroll taxes, corporate income taxes, excise taxes, and estate and gift taxes. This report describes

the federal tax structure, provides some statistics on the tax system as a whole, and presents

analysis of selected tax concepts..."

Federal Tax System

Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder Regarding the Case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

"Attorney General Eric Holder today released the following statement regarding the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev:

“After consideration of the relevant facts, the applicable regulations and the submissions made by the defendant’s counsel, I have determined that the United States will seek the death penalty in this matter. The nature of the conduct at issue and the resultant harm compel this decision.”.."

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Servicemembers, you have new mortgage protections in 2014

"It’s no secret that the housing crisis in recent years was particularly hard on military families. Servicemembers and their spouses at installations around the country, and even abroad, cited problems with mortgages as some of their most serious financial challenges. But now, the CFPB has written new mortgage rules that can help..."
Servicemember and Mortgages

Identity Theft: Trends and Issues

"In the current fiscal environment, policymakers are increasingly concerned with securing the

economic health of the United States—including combating those crimes that threaten to undermine the nation’s financial stability. Identity theft is one such crime. In 2012, about 12.6 million Americans were reportedly victims of identity fraud, and the average identity fraud victim

incurred a mean of $365 in costs as a result of the fraud.."Identity theft

Propane help for Wisconsin resident

"After meeting today[1/27/14] with representatives from the propane industry and state government officials, Governor Scott Walker instructed the Department of Administration’s Division of Energy Services to release an additional $7 million in energy assistance benefits, for a total of $8.5 million in additional funds, to help support low-income Wisconsin residents who use propane to heat their homes.   The Governor also directed the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to move forward with a combined $8 million in loan guarantee programs to help ensure propane dealers are able to obtain propane on the wholesale market and deliver it to consumers..."
Propane shortage

Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

"Antibiotics cure bacterial infections, not viral infections such as:

• Colds or flu;
• Most coughs and bronchitis;
• Sore throats not caused by strep; or
• Runny noses..."

Antibiotics

A Citizen's Guide to Radon

"Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.
You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.
Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high..."

Radon

You Asked, We’re Answering Your Fuel Cell Questions

find answers to your questions about clean energy technology.

Fuel cells

The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2014

Find the latest Surgeon General's  Report on the Health Consequences of Smoking. 
Surgeon General's Report on Smoking

Your New Year Quit Smoking Plan

"If your New Year's resolution is to quit smoking, you're in good company. It's a popular goal and many, many people succeed. There are more former smokers in the United States—nearly 50 million—than current smokers. Planning ahead can help make your healthy resolution a reality. Two good resources to help you quit are www.smokefree.gov and 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), where you can get free advice and support..."
Smoking Cessation

Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards

"If  your credit, ATM, or debit card is lost or stolen, federal law limits your liability for unauthorized charges. Your protection against unauthorized charges depends on the type of card — and when you report the loss..."
Lost/stolen credit cards

Population and Housing Unit Estimates:2013

Find 2013 population and housing estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Population and Housing Estimates

Get Transcript (IRS)

"Get a record of your past tax returns, also referred to as transcripts. IRS transcripts are often used to validate income and tax filing status for mortgage applications, student and small business loan applications, and during tax preparation.
You can download and print your transcript immediately, or request the transcript be mailed to your address on record..."
Get-Transcript

Measuring Alternative Educational Credentials: 2012

"The strong relationship between education and personal achievement is a basic tenet of our society, as well as an often-examined topic of social science research.  Much of this research relies on traditional measures of educational attainment based on academic degrees, including high school diplomas, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and advanced degrees. However, in recent years, attention has been called to the variety of educational credentials other than academic degrees that have labor market value. Policy makers and researchers have begun to consider the role of these “alternative educational credentials” in job placement, earnings, and career advancement..."
Educational credentials