Economic Policy Archives – Page 18 of 18

Joint Tax Returns May Be Hazardous, Unfair

By Marilyn Barrett ● Uncategorized ● April 11, 2001

The perils of joint tax returns may far outweigh any short-term advantage for married taxpayers, a tax expert argues, and the hazards are more significant to women than the “marriage penalty” and “marriage bonus” in the current tax rules.

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Anti-Woman Bankruptcy Bill May Be Veto-Proof

By Elizabeth Warren ● Commentary ● December 14, 2000

Clinton promises to veto a bill Monday that pits parents seeking child support against large banks and continues to protect violent anti-abortion protesters. Now, the bill’s backers appear to have enough votes to override the President’s veto.

U.S. Economy: Women Optimistic, Yet Uncertain

By Deborah Mesce ● Politics ● September 28, 2000

A new bipartisan poll shows that despite the economic boom, many women worry about making ends meet and paying expenses. They say the good times are passing them by and they believe they lack control over their economic situations.

In Booming Economy, Housing Problems Getting Worse

By John Bohm ● Commentary ● September 20, 2000

What if women’s advocates and advocates for affordable housing were to join forces in a new strategic alliance to press for their multiple common goals: affordable housing, welfare reform and reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act?

Women’s Vote May Reflect Worries About Economy

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Politics ● August 17, 2000

Candidates be warned: Women are worried about the economy and providing for their families. They will take those concerns to the polls in November, according to polls sponsored by Lifetime Television and the Center for Policy Alternatives.