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Daily Archives: September 7, 2012

USA.gov – Commemorate the 11th Anniversary of 9/11

“Tuesday, September 11 is the 11th anniversary of the terrorists attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 people. On the anniversary, please observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (EDT) to honor those innocent victims. Visit 9/11 Commemorations and Memorials to learn about 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance; get information about memorials in New York, Washington, and Shanksville; and read about continuing security efforts and emergency planning.”

NFIB v. Sebelius: Constitutionality of the Individual Mandate

CRS – NFIB v. Sebelius: Constitutionality of the Individual Mandate. Erika K. Lunder, Legislative Attorney. Jennifer Staman, Legislative Attorney, September 3, 2012 In one of the most highly anticipated decisions in recent years, the Supreme Court released its ruling regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in June 2012. In NFIB v. Sebelius,… Continue Reading

The "Fiscal Cliff": Macroeconomic Consequences of Tax Increases and Spending Cuts

The “Fiscal Cliff”: Macroeconomic Consequences of Tax Increases and Spending Cuts, Jane G. Gravelle, Senior Specialist in Economic Policy. September 5, 2012 “A major policy concern for Congress is when and whether to address the “fiscal cliff,” a set of tax increases and spending cuts that would substantially reduce the deficit in 2013. In projections… Continue Reading