Plans. Quite the opposite. Companies have called off inversions and even brought back operations to this country and they are citing our tax reform as a main reason for doing it. So why would mr. Biden want to undo that . Even more curious is that mr. Bidens own talking points suggest that he supports a number of our tax reform policies in that 2017 bill. We have kimberly clausey who reportedly advised mr. Biden on tax policy have said the tax cuts and jobs act, quote, should be commended for providing some limits on tax avoidance through the guilty and the beat, end of quote. Guilty and beat are those acronyms that i referred to. Whats more ms. Clausey estimated the new rules under the 2016 tax bill will result in a 20 decrease in shifting profits overseas. Thats consistent with the joint committee on taxations Macro Economic estimate in 2017 that found tax reform would reduce Profit Shifting and increase the u. S. Tax base. Nevertheless, however, mr. Biden wants to double down on inc
About, i know we will talk about immigration because immigration has been a policy issue that has fueled your Public Service but lets talk about you say in the book you landed in the airport with two suitcases and that was it. Guest that is right. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. You are right. Its such a pleasure to have an indepth conversation with a colleague and something you just dont get to do. Yes, i landed here a few months before i turned 17 and again by myself. My dad had about 5000 dollars in his big account and used all of it to send me here because he really believed that this was the place i would get the best education and have the most opportunities. I show up at jfk airport with my two suitcases because that is all you are allowed to bring without having to pay for more baggage we did not have money to pay for more baggage. I just remember and i write about this in the book is how strange it was to see, first of all, not the diversity of people but its
We Work Together when we were in washington 18 hours a day and there was almost no opportunity to no trust the people. What a remarkable story. You arrive never having been here born in india, granddaughter of the British Police officer, remarkable mother and father. Tell us a little bit about immigration that has been the policy that has infused your public service. Lets start with a little bit of what that was like. You say youve landed in the airport with two suitcases and that was it. Guest thats right. Thank you for taking the time to do this. It is a pleasure to be able to have an indepth conversation with a colleague, something we just dont get to do. I landed here two months before i turned 17. I came by myself. My dad had about five bucks in his bank account and he used of all to send me here because he believed this is the place i was going to get the best education and have the most opportunity. I show up at jfk airport with my two suitcases. We didnt have any money to pay f
Timeline. First of all, because it requires run indicating, and rushing to the finish. Particularly the door knocking, that will again next week. Reporter experts and civil rights activists were in the sped up count could hurt its thoroughness and produce inaccurate data used to draw up districts and distribute government funds. Its a lot of data that is going to be the basis of policies and research for the next 10 years. Reporter the House Committee on oversight and reform now wants to interview 8 Census Bureau officials as it looks into the latest move by the agency. And we are concerned about the accuracy of the count. The president has done Everything Possible to distract from accounts. Reporter san jose con mapman will konna is a member of that committee. He and other are concerned that it it would negatively impact minority communities and as a result, limit their representation in congress. In those are the areas that are going to be undercounted and have less representation, t
My name is Audrey Stewart and im excited to welcome you to the event with Rebecca Henderson talking about her book reimagining capitalism in a world on fire. She is joined tonight by paul solman. This is part of our Virtual Event series, we are glad to bring luminary offers a to the community during these unprecedented times. Every week we will be hosting events on the broadcast stage in our Event Schedule will appear at harvard. Com and you can find out for our email newsletter. We have a ton of great events coming up, dont miss out. If you enjoy tonights event and once more, next monday, may 11th, robert reich will discuss his new book. We conclude with time for your questions. If he would like to ask the author something, go to be asked the question but not the bottom of the screamer you can submit your question. At the bottom of the screen during the presentation you will see a link to purchase your copy of reimagining capitalism in a world on fire. All sales support Harvard Bookst