The Joint Economic Committee produced the report, “From Wall Street to Main Street: Understanding How the Credit Crisis Affects You,” to use as an informational tool. It provides a common sense explanation of the current credit crisis and how it affects hard working Americans.
Aug 26 2008
Health Insurance in America
Aug 26 2008
Income in America
Aug 26 2008
Poverty in America
Aug 01 2008
Women and Their Families are Being Squeezed
Aug 01 2008
Families Near Retirement are Being Squeezed
Aug 01 2008
Hispanic Families are Being Squeezed
Aug 01 2008
African American Families are Being Squeezed
The Joint Economic Committee, chaired by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, released a series of snapshots that examine the impact of the worsening economy on women, Hispanics, Americans nearing retirement, African-Americans, and young families. Each snapshot examines the current housing, jobs, wages, health care, and poverty data and their impact on these individual groups. You can find state-by-state economic snapshots on our website that were also recently updated.
Jul 22 2008
Equality in Job Loss
The Joint Economic Committee released this report, requested by Vice Chair Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), finding that the current downturn threatens women’s employment more than ever before. The 2001 recession was the first in decades during which women not only lost jobs, but also did not see their employment rates recover to their pre-recession peak. Unlike in decades past, families can no longer rely on women’s employment to help boost family income during a downturn. U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer is the Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee.