Documents tagged "Poor"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025231.txt
The email discusses an interview with Arthur Laffer, the architect of Reaganomics, where he suggests that President Obama adopt common-sense economic policies such as a flat tax, spending restraint, sound money, and free trade to solve the nation's economic woes. He also criticized Ben Bernanke for running the least sound monetary policy, and said that Standard & Poor's was correct in downgrading the US credit rating.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016413.txt
The document discusses a new U.S. tax break known as Opportunity Zones that is designed to revitalize low-income areas across the country. Developers and investors are taking advantage of this program by rebuilding decaying neighborhoods, with hopes of attracting more business and investment to these areas. The program's success remains uncertain, but there is optimism among officials in struggling communities who hope it will jumpstart local economies.