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Congressional Budget Office estimates costs of proposed legislation
TLDR The Congressional Budget Office analyzes and estimates the cost of proposed legislation for Congress, including a $400 billion proposal to subsidize prescription drug insurance for seniors, providing accurate cost estimates to help Congress make informed decisions within budget constraints.
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The Congressional Budget Office predicts the cost of proposed legislation for Congress.
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The Congressional Budget Office conducts economic analysis and estimates the cost of legislation for Congress, including seemingly trivial bills like renaming post offices.
07:21
The CBO analyzed the potential impact of a $400 billion proposal to subsidize prescription drug insurance for seniors in order to encourage private insurance companies to offer drug plans.
10:49
The CBO creates a fictional world to analyze how much the government needs to subsidize insurance for seniors in order to prevent an insurance debt spiral.
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The CBO predicts the future prices of prescription drugs to determine the subsidy needed for insurance for seniors.
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The CBO adjusted the cost estimate for the new Medicare drug insurance program to $395 billion to meet Congress's desired spending level.
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The CBO provided accurate cost estimates for the new Medicare drug insurance program, allowing Congress to decide on subsidy levels within a budget of $395 billion.
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Estimates for subsidizing insurance for seniors under the new Medicare drug program were significantly lower than predicted due to the increased availability and affordability of generic drugs.
