President’s Economic Report Insists Economy is Sound, Despite Serious Worries in Housing, Credit, Jobs Markets

Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairman and Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee respectively, responded to the 2008 Economic Report of the President (ERP), delivered to Congress today. The report, authored by the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, summarizes the Administration’s views on the state of the United States economy. The report reviews the last year of economic data and projects the economic health of our country in the future.

For the full text of this report, please click on the file listed under "Related Resources."
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President’s Economic Report Insists Economy is Sound, Despite Serious Worries in Housing, Credit, Jobs Markets

Understanding the Economy: State-by-State Snapshots


Understanding the Economy: State-by-State Snapshots
, are monthly reports issued by the Joint Economic Committee. Each report provides easy access to the major economic indicators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the areas of jobs, unemployment, personal earnings and housing.

President’s Economic Report Insists Economy is Sound, Despite Serious Worries in Housing, Credit, Jobs Markets

Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairman and Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee respectively, responded to the 2008 Economic Report of the President (ERP), delivered to Congress today. The report, authored by the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, summarizes the Administration’s views on the state of the United States economy. The report reviews the last year of economic data and projects the economic health of our country in the future.

For the full text of this report, please click on the file listed under "Related Resources."