14 Mar 2017 10:33 am
Did I say they were 'partisan?'Huey » 14 Mar 2017 9:21 am » wrote: How is that theory of yours that the CBO is partisan and republican controlled?
I don't remember using that word.
(but then I don't remember much)
I know I said that the head of the CBO was appointed by Republicans.
That's how it works.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate jointly appoint the CBO Director, after considering recommendations from the two budget committees.
Tom Price was the chairman of the House Budget Committee when Keith Hall was appointed.
Tom Price was instrumental in the appointing Keith Hall to head the CBO because Republicans felt that the former CBO director Doug Elmendorf, caved and gave the Democrats what they wanted when he scored the ACA.
So has Keith Hall become less qualified since 2015?Tom Price, 2015.
“Keith Hall will bring an impressive level of economic expertise and experience to the Congressional Budget Office. Throughout his career, he has served in both the public and private sector, under presidents of both parties, and in roles that make him well-suited to lead the CBO.
In particular, during his time at the U.S. International Trade Commission, Dr. Hall has worked on providing Congress with non-partisan economic analyses – a role similar to the responsibilities he will now assume as CBO director.
His vast understanding of economic and labor market policy will be invaluable to the work of CBO and the important roll it will continue to play as Congress seeks to enact policies that support a healthy and growing economy.”
Wish I knew what you were referring to.Huey » 14 Mar 2017 9:21 am » wrote: Or are you trying to get out in front of what you posted previously?