We have to reduce the burden placed on our economy by years of deficits and debt. Jacob Lew burdendebtdeficit Change image and share on social
We cannot win the future, expand the economy and spur job creation if we are saddled with increasingly growing deficits. That is why the president's budget is a comprehensive and responsible plan that will put us on a path toward fiscal sustainability in the next few years - a down payment toward tackling our challenges in the long term. Jacob Lew budgetchallengecomprehensive share on social
In the budget, the president will call for a five-year freeze on discretionary spending other than for national security. This will reduce the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade and bring this category of spending to the lowest share of our economy since Dwight Eisenhower was president. Jacob Lew billionbringbudget share on social
If you have a student who graduates from college and they don't have a job, they are now able to stay on their family health plan. Jacob Lew collegefamilygraduate Change image and share on social
There's a lot of trust being built up. I think we have a lot of work ahead of us. Jacob Lew aheadbuildlot Change image and share on social
Raising the debt limit on some levels is a ministerial act. It doesn't involve any new spending. Jacob Lew actdebtinvolve Change image and share on social
I think that for the next short period of time, our No. 1 priority is Congress needs to do its work and extend the payroll tax cut. Jacob Lew congresscutextend Change image and share on social
Europe is trying to get its fiscal house in order. Jacob Lew europefiscalhouse Change image and share on social
Every president since George Washington has taken executive privilege seriously. Every Republican president has. Jacob Lew executivegeorgepresident Change image and share on social