Simpson-Bowles Commission

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Statements (58)
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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
gptkbp:criticism lack of bipartisan support
gptkbp:events Simpson-Bowles 2.0
gptkbp:formed gptkb:United_States_Congress
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Simpson-Bowles Commission
gptkbp:impact U. S. fiscal policy
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Budget_Control_Act_of_2011
gptkbp:purpose reduce the federal deficit
gptkbp:recommendation Social Security reform
infrastructure investment
education funding
spending cuts
tax reform
supporting small businesses
means testing for benefits
entitlement reform
research and development funding
fostering public-private partnerships
broadening the tax base
Medicare reform
corporate tax reform
revenue increases
discretionary spending cuts
elimination of certain tax deductions
improving tax compliance
promoting fiscal responsibility
tax credits for low-income families
tax simplification
capital gains tax reform
defense spending cuts
addressing income inequality
establishing a fiscal rule
reducing tax expenditures
creating a debt reduction plan
developing a long-term fiscal strategy
encouraging private investment in infrastructure
engaging the public in fiscal discussions
enhancing accountability in government programs
enhancing trade policies
establishing a bipartisan commission
healthcare cost control
improving efficiency in government operations
increase in retirement age
increasing revenue through economic growth
increasing transparency in government spending
investing in workforce development
prioritizing federal spending
promoting economic growth through innovation
reducing waste in government spending
reforming the budget process
reforming the tax code
streamlining government regulations
gptkbp:related_to deficit reduction
gptkbp:report_released December 2010
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:Erskine_Bowles
gptkb:Alan_Simpson
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alan_Simpson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6