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The Urban Institute

GATHERS data,

CONDUCTS research,

EVALUATES programs,

OFFERS technical ASSISTANCE overseas, and

EDUCATES Americans on social and economic issues

— to foster sound public policy and effective government.

January 30, 2009

Weighing the Stimulus Proposals

Economic stimulus plans being debated on the Hill address a multitude of potential remedies. Urban Institute researchers take a closer look at key components that could have a significant impact on recovery. Read more

Which Children Should Be Eligible?

Where should income eligibility thresholds be set for SCHIP? Insurance premiums are less affordable for families at 300% of poverty level now than they were for families at 200% in 1996, suggesting the need to adjust thresholds for costs of living and growth in health care costs. Read more

Policymaking and the New President

Urban Institute experts offer their advice on evidence-based policymaking and the domestic issues ahead for President Obama and the 111th Congress:

Len Burman on tax and budget policy in year one
Elizabeth Boris on financial relief and community service
Margery Austin Turner on housing segregation and diversity
Robert I. Lerman on expanding apprenticeship
Eric Toder on tax priorities
Harry Hatry on governing for results
Margery Austin Turner on rental housing
Jesse Jannetta, Nancy LaVigne, Amy Solomon, and Laura Winterfield on ex-offenders
Charles Cadwell on foreign aid

Urban Institute economist Wayne Vroman on how to help Ohio’s unemployment insurance (UI) program get back on its feet—applicable lessons for all states. Like a number of other states, Ohio’s unemployment trust fund is running out of money. While the recession has hastened insolvency in some UI programs, it isn’t the sole cause.

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Tax Stimulus Report Card: Senate Finance Committee (Discussion Papers/Tax Policy Center) January 29, 2009

Preventing Child Support Arrears in Texas by Improving Front-end Processes (Research Report) January 28, 2009

A Budget We Can Believe In (Commentary) January 27, 2009

Tax Stimulus Report Card: House Bill (Discussion Papers/Tax Policy Center) January 26, 2009

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