On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner contrasted President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan with former President Trump’s $1.9 trillion Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, showing the dramatic change in the philosophy of government, in favor of doing more … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner explained why the federal minimum wage needs to be increased but also why politics makes the fight for $15 an hour so messy. Click here for charts.
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner provided context for the American Rescue Plan, contrasting it with insufficient fiscal spending during the Great Recession and detailing why in 2021 upcoming relief actually surpasses need. Click here for charts.
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner detailed three different proposals for additional stimulus checks, including one from 10 GOP senators, and discussed why new checks should target those who need them—not wealthier Americans, who history has shown will save … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner detailed President Biden’s plans to reorient federal purchases towards American-made goods and why, unfortunately, such executive action is unlikely to move the needle for manufacturing jobs and union membership. Click here to view … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner documented December’s dismal jobs report, highlighting the slowdown in jobs growth since June that culminated in a contraction in December. Click here to view the charts. Rattner: A public health crisis driving an … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner documented the swiftly deteriorating state of the economy and while Trump begrudgingly signed the latest COVID-related stimulus bill late last night, he created an unnecessary lapse in payments for millions of Americans. Click … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner outlined the broad array of rescue programs that will expire at year end if Congress fails to pass additional stimulus. Click here to view the charts. Rattner: ‘A huge amount at stake’ for … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner reviewed a suite of indicators that all paint a similar picture: the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and lack of stimulus is taking a renewed toll on the economy. Click here to view the … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner explained the market’s reaction to the election results: while there were some winners and losers, stocks overall embraced the combination of a Biden win and divided government. Click here to view the charts. … Continue reading →
