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The government of bhutan, i should say the king of bhutan about 30 years ago realized that a process of development, of economic development, was great. It would pull millions of people out of poverty. People wouldnt starve to death, but it wasnt enough for human flourishing. So instead of counting narrowly the amount of money people had per capita, he had the idea of trying to measure the amount of happiness. He started an index called Gross National happiness. Thats wher he started an index called Gross National happiness. That is where the expression comes from. Host what did he find . Gues...

Cspan, created by americas Cable Companies 35 years ago and brought to you as a Public Service by your local cable or satellite provider. Today independent vermont senator Bernie Sanders Ranking Member of the budget committee, outlines his ideas on the economy and the middle class and his legislative priorities. Live coverage at 10 30 a. M. Eastern here on cspan2. Treasury secretary jack lew testified thursday before the Senate Finance committee on the president s 2016 budget request. He discusses many of the proposals in the 4 trillion plan along with other related topics. This is just over t...

I want to talk about an area that i talk to you once before about Community Banks they were not the speculators that brought about the financial collapse then theyre trying to figure out a way to remain relevant. During the tarp time the preferred stock of Community Banks or now held by treasury considerations of treasury to make it easier to be able to recoup theyre preferred stock. We share the view that Community Banks way a Critical Role in local economies and in creating an engine for Small Business growth and local economic activity. We have in the incb t. A. R. P. Program to work with C...

The Export Import Bank is a critical component of our export strategy. In a world where nobody had export subsidies, one could have a conversation about whether or not we should have one. But in a world where our competitors have export programs, and we might not, thats putting a burden on our exporters thats just not fair. If youre selling, you know, from washington state, i know aircraft are a big issue, if youre selling aircraft against companies that have export financing, because of programs like the Export Import Bank, and we dont, thats something that you cant make up for just by runnin...

To build up reserves overseas with businesses waiting for the next holiday. Secondly, we didnt see the reinvestment come from it. What we proposed is what we think is the right way to do it. A transition to a new system where, going forward, businesses will bring their earnings home. Thank you, senator. They could, mr. Chairman. I want to applaud you on the work you have done. The work on the middle class is really excellent. You are working to find some Common Ground, and yet stay true to your principles. I was very impressed with the budget and i think you for your hard work. On that budget ...