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Making Sense of Federal Budget and Tax Trends: A Macro-Level Look at What NPO’s Need to Know. Prepared by OMB Watch 1742 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 234-8494 http://www.ombwatch.org. The Budget & Tax Picture Today. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Making Sense of Federal Budget and Tax Trends:
A Macro-Level Look at What NPOs Need to KnowPrepared byOMB Watch1742 Connecticut Ave., NWWashington, D.C. 20009(202) 234-8494http://www.ombwatch.org
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The Budget & Tax Picture TodayWeve got plenty of money in Washington, D.C., by the way.President Bush in Louisville, KYFebruary 26, 2004The tension is money. Theres not enough money.Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK), Chair Appropriations CommitteeMarch 3, 2004---------------------------------
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(Deficit excluding Social Security as % of GDP)SurplusDeficit1983-6.0%2004-5.9%
Chart2
1.2
4.1
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-1.7
1.3
-1
-2.2
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-1
0.6
0.6
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0.1
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-1
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-1
-0.2
-0.4
-1.6
-3.2
-0.1
-0.9
-2.4
-2.2
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-0.6
-3.5
-4.1
-2.5
-2.5
-1.5
-2.7
-2.4
-3.7
-6
-4.8
-5.4
-5.4
-3.6
-3.9
-3.8
-4.8
-5.4
-5.5
-4.6
-3.7
-3.1
-2.3
-1.3
-0.3
0.05
0.9
-0.3
-3.1
-5
-5.9
On-Budget Deficit
% of GDP
Deficit as % of Economy Hits 2nd Highest Level Since End of World War II
Sheet1
DeficitsOn-BudgetRevenueOutlays
DeficitTotalIncome TaxTotalOn-budget
19300.83.4
19310.64.3
19324.06.9
19334.58
19345.910.7
19354.09.2
19365.510.5
19372.56.6
19380.17.7
19393.210.3
19403.06.8
19414.37.6
194214.210.15.624.424.3
194330.313.38.943.643.6
194422.820.916.543.743.6
194521.520.415.541.941.8
19467.217.612.524.824.7
19471.71.216.511.314.714.6
19484.64.116.211.311.611.5
19490.2-0.314.59.814.314.1
19501.1-1.714.49.615.615.4
19511.91.316.111.114.213.8
19520.4-1.01914.119.418.9
19531.7-2.218.613.720.419.8
19540.3-0.718.413.418.718
19550.8-1.016.611.817.316.3
19560.90.617.412.416.515.4
19570.80.617.712.61715.7
19580.6-0.717.311.917.916.2
19592.6-2.516.11118.716.9
19600.10.117.811.917.815.7
19610.6-0.717.711.718.416.2
19621.3-1.017.511.618.816.4
19630.8-0.717.811.518.616.1
19640.9-1.017.611.318.516
19650.2-0.21710.817.214.8
19660.5-0.417.311.417.815.2
19671.1-1.618.311.819.416.8
19682.9-3.217.611.220.517.9
19690.3-0.119.713.119.316.7
19700.3-0.91912.119.316.6
19712.1-2.417.310.519.416.4
19722.0-2.217.510.719.516.4
19731.1-1.217.610.718.815.3
19740.4-0.618.310.918.715.1
19753.4-3.517.910.421.317.4
19764.2-4.117.21021.417.4
19772.7-2.51810.820.816.7
19782.7-2.51810.920.716.6
19791.6-1.518.511.320.116.1
19802.7-2.718.911.321.617.4
19812.6-2.419.611.322.217.7
19824.0-3.719.110.723.118.4
19836.0-6.017.59.523.519.2
19844.8-4.817.49.322.217.9
19855.1-5.417.79.622.918.6
19865.0-5.417.59.322.518.3
19873.2-3.618.410.221.617.4
19883.1-3.918.19.921.217.2
19892.8-3.818.310.121.217.3
19903.9-4.8189.721.817.9
19914.5-5.417.89.622.318.3
19924.7-5.517.59.322.218.2
19933.9-4.617.69.621.517.4
19942.9-3.718.19.821.117
19952.2-3.118.510.220.716.8
19961.4-2.318.910.720.316.4
19970.3-1.319.311.219.615.8
19980.8-0.319.911.819.115.4
19991.40.052011.618.615.1
20002.40.920.812.418.415
20011.3-0.319.911.418.615.1
20021.5-3.117.99.719.416
2003-3.5-516.58.519.916.6
2004-4.5-5.915.78.220.216.9
2005-3.0-4.516.99.219.916.6
2006-2.1-3.717.49.619.616.4
2007-1.8-3.517.79.819.516.4
2008-1.7-3.517.89.919.516.5
1980-200021.317.2714285714
2001-200419.516.15
Sheet1
On-Budget Deficit
% of GDP
Deficit as % of Economy Hits 2nd Highest Level Since End of World War II
Sheet2
Revenue
% of GDP
Revenue as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1950
Sheet3
Income Tax
% of GDP
Income Tax as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1942
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Outlays (without Social Security) as % of Economy
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Total Outlays as % of Economy
0
0
% of GDP
Spending NOT Out of ControlOutlays as % of GDP
-
1950 14.4%2004 15.7%
Chart4
16.2
14.5
14.4
16.1
19
18.6
18.4
16.6
17.4
17.7
17.3
16.1
17.8
17.7
17.5
17.8
17.6
17
17.3
18.3
17.6
19.7
19
17.3
17.5
17.6
18.3
17.9
17.2
18
18
18.5
18.9
19.6
19.1
17.5
17.4
17.7
17.5
18.4
18.1
18.3
18
17.8
17.5
17.6
18.1
18.5
18.9
19.3
19.9
20
20.8
19.9
17.9
16.5
15.7
Revenue
% of GDP
Revenue as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1950
Sheet1
DeficitsOn-BudgetRevenueOutlays
DeficitTotalIncome TaxTotalOn-budget
19300.83.4
19310.64.3
19324.06.9
19334.58
19345.910.7
19354.09.2
19365.510.5
19372.56.6
19380.17.7
19393.210.3
19403.06.8
19414.37.6
194214.210.15.624.424.3
194330.313.38.943.643.6
194422.820.916.543.743.6
194521.520.415.541.941.8
19467.217.612.524.824.7
19471.71.216.511.314.714.6
19484.64.116.211.311.611.5
19490.2-0.314.59.814.314.1
19501.1-1.714.49.615.615.4
19511.91.316.111.114.213.8
19520.4-1.01914.119.418.9
19531.7-2.218.613.720.419.8
19540.3-0.718.413.418.718
19550.8-1.016.611.817.316.3
19560.90.617.412.416.515.4
19570.80.617.712.61715.7
19580.6-0.717.311.917.916.2
19592.6-2.516.11118.716.9
19600.10.117.811.917.815.7
19610.6-0.717.711.718.416.2
19621.3-1.017.511.618.816.4
19630.8-0.717.811.518.616.1
19640.9-1.017.611.318.516
19650.2-0.21710.817.214.8
19660.5-0.417.311.417.815.2
19671.1-1.618.311.819.416.8
19682.9-3.217.611.220.517.9
19690.3-0.119.713.119.316.7
19700.3-0.91912.119.316.6
19712.1-2.417.310.519.416.4
19722.0-2.217.510.719.516.4
19731.1-1.217.610.718.815.3
19740.4-0.618.310.918.715.1
19753.4-3.517.910.421.317.4
19764.2-4.117.21021.417.4
19772.7-2.51810.820.816.7
19782.7-2.51810.920.716.6
19791.6-1.518.511.320.116.1
19802.7-2.718.911.321.617.4
19812.6-2.419.611.322.217.7
19824.0-3.719.110.723.118.4
19836.0-6.017.59.523.519.2
19844.8-4.817.49.322.217.9
19855.1-5.417.79.622.918.6
19865.0-5.417.59.322.518.3
19873.2-3.618.410.221.617.4
19883.1-3.918.19.921.217.2
19892.8-3.818.310.121.217.3
19903.9-4.8189.721.817.9
19914.5-5.417.89.622.318.3
19924.7-5.517.59.322.218.2
19933.9-4.617.69.621.517.4
19942.9-3.718.19.821.117
19952.2-3.118.510.220.716.8
19961.4-2.318.910.720.316.4
19970.3-1.319.311.219.615.8
19980.8-0.319.911.819.115.4
19991.40.052011.618.615.1
20002.40.920.812.418.415
20011.3-0.319.911.418.615.1
20021.5-3.117.99.719.416
2003-3.5-516.58.519.916.6
2004-4.5-5.915.78.220.216.9
2005-3.0-4.516.99.219.916.6
2006-2.1-3.717.49.619.616.4
2007-1.8-3.517.79.819.516.4
2008-1.7-3.517.89.919.516.5
1980-200021.317.2714285714
2001-200419.516.15
Sheet1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On-Budget Deficit
% of GDP
Deficit as % of Economy Hits Highest Level Since End of World War II
Sheet2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Revenue
% of GDP
Revenue as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1950
Sheet3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Income Tax
% of GDP
Income Tax as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1942
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Outlays (without Social Security) as % of Economy
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Total Outlays as % of Economy
21.3
19.5
% of GDP
Spending is NOT Out of Control Outlays as % of Economy
0
0
% of GDP
Spending NOT Out of ControlOutlays as % of GDP
-
1.8% of GDP = $207 Billion in 2004
Chart1
21.3
19.5
% of GDP
Spending NOT Out of ControlOutlays as % of GDP
Sheet1
DeficitsOn-BudgetRevenueOutlays
DeficitTotalIncome TaxTotalOn-budget
19300.83.4
19310.64.3
19324.06.9
19334.58
19345.910.7
19354.09.2
19365.510.5
19372.56.6
19380.17.7
19393.210.3
19403.06.8
19414.37.6
194214.210.15.624.424.3
194330.313.38.943.643.6
194422.820.916.543.743.6
194521.520.415.541.941.8
19467.217.612.524.824.7
19471.71.216.511.314.714.6
19484.64.116.211.311.611.5
19490.2-0.314.59.814.314.1
19501.1-1.714.49.615.615.4
19511.91.316.111.114.213.8
19520.4-1.01914.119.418.9
19531.7-2.218.613.720.419.8
19540.3-0.718.413.418.718
19550.8-1.016.611.817.316.3
19560.90.617.412.416.515.4
19570.80.617.712.61715.7
19580.6-0.717.311.917.916.2
19592.6-2.516.11118.716.9
19600.10.117.811.917.815.7
19610.6-0.717.711.718.416.2
19621.3-1.017.511.618.816.4
19630.8-0.717.811.518.616.1
19640.9-1.017.611.318.516
19650.2-0.21710.817.214.8
19660.5-0.417.311.417.815.2
19671.1-1.618.311.819.416.8
19682.9-3.217.611.220.517.9
19690.3-0.119.713.119.316.7
19700.3-0.91912.119.316.6
19712.1-2.417.310.519.416.4
19722.0-2.217.510.719.516.4
19731.1-1.217.610.718.815.3
19740.4-0.618.310.918.715.1
19753.4-3.517.910.421.317.4
19764.2-4.117.21021.417.4
19772.7-2.51810.820.816.7
19782.7-2.51810.920.716.6
19791.6-1.518.511.320.116.1
19802.7-2.718.911.321.617.4
19812.6-2.419.611.322.217.7
19824.0-3.719.110.723.118.4
19836.0-6.017.59.523.519.2
19844.8-4.817.49.322.217.9
19855.1-5.417.79.622.918.6
19865.0-5.417.59.322.518.3
19873.2-3.618.410.221.617.4
19883.1-3.918.19.921.217.2
19892.8-3.818.310.121.217.3
19903.9-4.8189.721.817.9
19914.5-5.417.89.622.318.3
19924.7-5.517.59.322.218.2
19933.9-4.617.69.621.517.4
19942.9-3.718.19.821.117
19952.2-3.118.510.220.716.8
19961.4-2.318.910.720.316.4
19970.3-1.319.311.219.615.8
19980.8-0.319.911.819.115.4
19991.40.052011.618.615.1
20002.40.920.812.418.415
20011.3-0.319.911.418.615.1
20021.5-3.117.99.719.416
2003-3.5-516.58.519.916.6
2004-4.5-5.915.78.220.216.9
2005-3.0-4.516.99.219.916.6
2006-2.1-3.717.49.619.616.4
2007-1.8-3.517.79.819.516.4
2008-1.7-3.517.89.919.516.5
1980-200021.317.2714285714
2001-200419.516.15
Sheet1
On-Budget Deficit
% of GDP
Deficit as % of Economy Hits Highest Level Since End of World War II
Sheet2
Revenue
% of GDP
Revenue as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1950
Sheet3
Income Tax
% of GDP
Income Tax as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1942
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Outlays (without Social Security) as % of Economy
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Total Outlays as % of Economy
% of GDP
Spending is NOT Out of Control Outlays as % of Economy
% of GDP
Spending NOT Out of ControlOutlays as % of GDP
-
Percent Change 2004-2006-0.5%2004-2009+1.0%
Chart9
376
383
382
381
383
385
387
Current $
Billions
Domestic Spending ExcludingHomeland Security
376
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 DeflatePer Capita
State3436200011.0585What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246AgreeDisagree
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129Not StronglyNot Strongly
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777StronglyStrongly
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment6123510
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States5626710
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46301112
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43321012
Support for a long-term offensive campaignSource: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Conservative Perspectives on Taxation are NOT Supported
AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92I dont like paying taxes because the government doesnt do anything for me10%12%26%49%
National6.64I dont like paying taxes because government spends too much money on welfare and other handouts15%13%33%36%
All Groups6.2Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment61%23%5%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States56%26%7%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46%30%11%12%
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43%32%10%12%
Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Engagement
Develop Common Messages, Themes & Principles69.3
Info on State/Local Impact63.5
Distribute Up-To-Date Tax/Budget Info63.2
Info on Issue Area Impacts63
Internet Resource Center49.5
Funding for Tax/Budget19.880.2
Trainings on Tax/Budget32.767.3
Challenges to a Network
Somewhat ChallengeMajor Challenge
Lack of Coordination3541
Limited Leadership & Org Structure3240
Somewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
Impossible to Agree on Message3626
Activities to Be Undertaken
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Develop Policies & Principles that Provide Vision3450
Improve Language We Use -- Values Based Language3153
Voter Mobilization for Accountability2464
Push State & Federal Legislation on Tax/Budget3158
Sheet1
3436
3826
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
6.92
6.64
6.2
5.81
5.6
5.16
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
4349
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3456
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
2864
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3558
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3060
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3045
2463
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
3139
3045
2463
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
00
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
2341
2357
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
00
Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
-5-33456
-28-213116
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
5
28
3
21
0
0
0
0
Ranking
69.3
63.5
63.2
63
Ranking
80.2
67.3
Ranking
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
Top Two Challenges to Success
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
40
41
3626
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
%
6129
6129
6033
7717
Very Important
Somewhat Important
%
3450
3153
2464
3158
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Domestic Non-Homeland Security
Current $adj 2000Constant $Population Adjdeflator2003 Index2000 IndexPopulation2003 Deflator
200011.05852753061.0272133553
20011.02341.03429743990.97713504012778041.017976703
20021.04151.01632261160.96015362462803061.0088902842
2003376355.2196504487376.0376.01.058510.94473311292827981
2004383357.1428571429378.0374.81.07240.98703841850.93248787772852660.9913484257
2005382351.8143304476372.4366.01.08580.97485724810.92097992262877160.9829067553
2006381345.7036566555365.9356.71.10210.96043916160.90735867892901530.9746513047
2007383341.8421992146361.8349.71.12040.94475187430.89253837922925830.9665564985
2008385337.1573692968356.9342.11.14190.92696383220.87573342672950090.9586080425
2009387332.1603295854351.6334.31.16510.90850570770.85829542532974360.9507860515
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Current $
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
376
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
Current $
Constant $
Billions
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Current $
Constant $
Population Adj
Billions
-
Percent Change 2004-2006-3.2%2004-2009-7.0%
Chart15
376376
383378.0357142857
382372.3954687788
381365.9273205698
383361.8399678686
385356.8810754006
387351.5917088662
Current $
Constant $
Billions
Domestic Spending ExcludingHomeland Security
352
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 DeflatePer Capita
State3436200011.0585What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246AgreeDisagree
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129Not StronglyNot Strongly
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777StronglyStrongly
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment6123510
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States5626710
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46301112
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43321012
Support for a long-term offensive campaignSource: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Conservative Perspectives on Taxation are NOT Supported
AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92I dont like paying taxes because the government doesnt do anything for me10%12%26%49%
National6.64I dont like paying taxes because government spends too much money on welfare and other handouts15%13%33%36%
All Groups6.2Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment61%23%5%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States56%26%7%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46%30%11%12%
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43%32%10%12%
Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Engagement
Develop Common Messages, Themes & Principles69.3
Info on State/Local Impact63.5
Distribute Up-To-Date Tax/Budget Info63.2
Info on Issue Area Impacts63
Internet Resource Center49.5
Funding for Tax/Budget19.880.2
Trainings on Tax/Budget32.767.3
Challenges to a Network
Somewhat ChallengeMajor Challenge
Lack of Coordination3541
Limited Leadership & Org Structure3240
Somewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
Impossible to Agree on Message3626
Activities to Be Undertaken
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Develop Policies & Principles that Provide Vision3450
Improve Language We Use -- Values Based Language3153
Voter Mobilization for Accountability2464
Push State & Federal Legislation on Tax/Budget3158
Sheet1
3436
3826
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
6.92
6.64
6.2
5.81
5.6
5.16
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
4349
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3456
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
2864
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3558
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3060
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3045
2463
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
3139
3045
2463
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
00
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
2341
2357
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
00
Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
-5-33456
-28-213116
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
5
28
3
21
0
0
0
0
Ranking
69.3
63.5
63.2
63
Ranking
80.2
67.3
Ranking
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
Top Two Challenges to Success
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
40
41
3626
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
%
6129
6129
6033
7717
Very Important
Somewhat Important
%
3450
3153
2464
3158
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Domestic Non-Homeland Security
Current $adj 2000Constant $Population Adjdeflator2003 Index2000 IndexPopulation2003 Deflator
200011.05852753061.0272133553
20011.02341.03429743990.97713504012778041.017976703
20021.04151.01632261160.96015362462803061.0088902842
2003376355.21965044873763761.058510.94473311292827981
2004383357.14285714293783751.07240.98703841850.93248787772852660.9913484257
2005382351.81433044763723661.08580.97485724810.92097992262877160.9829067553
2006381345.70365665553663571.10210.96043916160.90735867892901530.9746513047-0.5%-3.2%-4.8%
2007383341.84219921463623501.12040.94475187430.89253837922925830.96655649850.0%-4.3%-6.7%
2008385337.15736929683573421.14190.92696383220.87573342672950090.95860804250.5%-5.6%-8.7%
2009387332.16032958543523341.16510.90850570770.85829542532974360.95078605151.0%-7.0%-10.8%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Current $
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
376
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
Current $
Constant $
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
352
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Current $
Constant $
Population Adj
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
334
-
Percent Change 2004-2006-4.8%2004-2009 -10.8%
Chart17
376376376
383378.0357142857374.7651102079
382372.3954687788366.0300218956
381365.9273205698356.6515404028
383361.8399678686349.7387723597
385356.8810754006342.1090690832
387351.5917088662334.2884925965
Current $
Constant $
Population Adj
Billions
Domestic Spending ExcludingHomeland Security
334
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 DeflatePer Capita
State3436200011.0585What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246AgreeDisagree
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129Not StronglyNot Strongly
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777StronglyStrongly
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment6123510
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States5626710
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46301112
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43321012
Support for a long-term offensive campaignSource: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Conservative Perspectives on Taxation are NOT Supported
AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92I dont like paying taxes because the government doesnt do anything for me10%12%26%49%
National6.64I dont like paying taxes because government spends too much money on welfare and other handouts15%13%33%36%
All Groups6.2Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment61%23%5%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States56%26%7%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46%30%11%12%
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43%32%10%12%
Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Engagement
Develop Common Messages, Themes & Principles69.3
Info on State/Local Impact63.5
Distribute Up-To-Date Tax/Budget Info63.2
Info on Issue Area Impacts63
Internet Resource Center49.5
Funding for Tax/Budget19.880.2
Trainings on Tax/Budget32.767.3
Challenges to a Network
Somewhat ChallengeMajor Challenge
Lack of Coordination3541
Limited Leadership & Org Structure3240
Somewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
Impossible to Agree on Message3626
Activities to Be Undertaken
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Develop Policies & Principles that Provide Vision3450
Improve Language We Use -- Values Based Language3153
Voter Mobilization for Accountability2464
Push State & Federal Legislation on Tax/Budget3158
Sheet1
3436
3826
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
6.92
6.64
6.2
5.81
5.6
5.16
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
4349
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3456
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
2864
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3558
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3060
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3045
2463
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
3139
3045
2463
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
00
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
2341
2357
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
00
Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
-5-33456
-28-213116
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
5
28
3
21
0
0
0
0
Ranking
69.3
63.5
63.2
63
Ranking
80.2
67.3
Ranking
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
Top Two Challenges to Success
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
40
41
3626
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
%
6129
6129
6033
7717
Very Important
Somewhat Important
%
3450
3153
2464
3158
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Domestic Non-Homeland Security
Current $adj 2000Constant $Population Adjdeflator2003 Index2000 IndexPopulation2003 Deflator
200011.05852753061.0272133553
20011.02341.03429743990.97713504012778041.017976703
20021.04151.01632261160.96015362462803061.0088902842
2003376355.21965044873763761.058510.94473311292827981
2004383357.14285714293783751.07240.98703841850.93248787772852660.9913484257
2005382351.81433044763723661.08580.97485724810.92097992262877160.9829067553
2006381345.70365665553663571.10210.96043916160.90735867892901530.9746513047-0.5%-3.2%-4.8%
2007383341.84219921463623501.12040.94475187430.89253837922925830.96655649850.0%-4.3%-6.7%
2008385337.15736929683573421.14190.92696383220.87573342672950090.95860804250.5%-5.6%-8.7%
2009387332.16032958543523341.16510.90850570770.85829542532974360.95078605151.0%-7.0%-10.8%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22
Current $
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
376
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
Current $
Constant $
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
352
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
Current $
Constant $
Population Adj
Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
334
-
The Longer-Term Budget & Tax PictureI dont want to abolish government. I simply want to reduce it to the size where I can drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub.Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax ReformJune 25, 2003
-
Source: Steuerle, Carasso, Bishop, based on data from Gale, Orszag, and the Tax Policy Center.
-
3.3%
Source: Steuerle, Carasso, Bishop, based on data from Gale, Orszag, and the Tax Policy Center.
-
Lost Federal Revenue Compared to Philanthropic GivingAll figures in 2009 Dollars. Philanthropy source: American Association of Fundraising Counsels Trust in Philanthropy/Giving USA 2003.
Assuming charitable giving keeps pace with the growth in the economy, giving in 2009 will be $341.4 billion. Charity would need to increase 142% to replace the lost federal revenue, assuming it continues to fund existing activities.
Chart7
485.1528
260.3470337594
38.1237627008
25.6520485087
17.290331039
$ in Billions
Sheet1
DeficitsOn-BudgetRevenueOutlays
DeficitTotalIncome TaxTotalOn-budget
19300.83.4
19310.64.3
19324.06.9
19334.58
19345.910.7
19354.09.2
19365.510.5
19372.56.6
19380.17.7
19393.210.3
19403.06.8
19414.37.6
194214.210.15.624.424.3
194330.313.38.943.643.6
194422.820.916.543.743.6
194521.520.415.541.941.8
19467.217.612.524.824.7
19471.71.216.511.314.714.6
19484.64.116.211.311.611.5
19490.2-0.314.59.814.314.1
19501.1-1.714.49.615.615.4
19511.91.316.111.114.213.8
19520.4-1.01914.119.418.9
19531.7-2.218.613.720.419.8
19540.3-0.718.413.418.718
19550.8-1.016.611.817.316.3
19560.90.617.412.416.515.4
19570.80.617.712.61715.7
19580.6-0.717.311.917.916.2
19592.6-2.516.11118.716.9
19600.10.117.811.917.815.7
19610.6-0.717.711.718.416.2
19621.3-1.017.511.618.816.4
19630.8-0.717.811.518.616.1
19640.9-1.017.611.318.516
19650.2-0.21710.817.214.8
19660.5-0.417.311.417.815.2
19671.1-1.618.311.819.416.8
19682.9-3.217.611.220.517.9
19690.3-0.119.713.119.316.7
19700.3-0.91912.119.316.6
19712.1-2.417.310.519.416.4
19722.0-2.217.510.719.516.4
19731.1-1.217.610.718.815.3
19740.4-0.618.310.918.715.1
19753.4-3.517.910.421.317.4
19764.2-4.117.21021.417.4
19772.7-2.51810.820.816.7
19782.7-2.51810.920.716.6
19791.6-1.518.511.320.116.1
19802.7-2.718.911.321.617.4
19812.6-2.419.611.322.217.7
19824.0-3.719.110.723.118.4
19836.0-6.017.59.523.519.2
19844.8-4.817.49.322.217.9
19855.1-5.417.79.622.918.6
19865.0-5.417.59.322.518.3
19873.2-3.618.410.221.617.4
19883.1-3.918.19.921.217.2
19892.8-3.818.310.121.217.3
19903.9-4.8189.721.817.9
19914.5-5.417.89.622.318.3
19924.7-5.517.59.322.218.2
19933.9-4.617.69.621.517.4
19942.9-3.718.19.821.117
19952.2-3.118.510.220.716.8
19961.4-2.318.910.720.316.4
19970.3-1.319.311.219.615.8
19980.8-0.319.911.819.115.4
19991.40.052011.618.615.1
20002.40.920.812.418.415
20011.3-0.319.911.418.615.1
20021.5-3.117.99.719.4161
2003-3.5-516.58.519.916.60.9579897121
2004-4.5-5.915.78.220.216.90.9047095761
2005-3.0-4.516.99.219.916.60.8614063642
2006-2.1-3.717.49.619.616.40.820608966
2007-1.8-3.517.79.819.516.40.7811824597
2008-1.7-3.517.89.919.516.50.7424101456
10373.40.7055966698
1982-1989Reagan Years189.82522.27518.0375
1980-200018.51904761921.317.2714285714
2001-200417.519.516.15
Current $In 2002 Dollars
deflator2002 DeflateGDPGDP adjLost RevenueLost RevenueIndividual GivingFoundationsBequestsCorp GivingPhilanthropic Giving
200011.04159708.4
20011.02341.017686144210040.7
20021.0415110373.410373.4342.3222
20031.05850.983939537110828.310654.3924893718
20041.07240.97118612461146611135.6201044386
200051.08580.959200589412042.411551.0771781175
200061.10210.945014064112641.111946.0172851828
200071.12040.929578721913279.112343.9688057837
20081.14190.91207636413972.612744.078202995
20091.16510.893914685414701.613141.9761393872485.1528433.6852125998183.726.918.112.2240.9
2009 adj260.347033759438.123762700825.652048508717.290331039341.4131760079
Sheet1
1.2
4.1
-0.3
-1.7
1.3
-1
-2.2
-0.7
-1
0.6
0.6
-0.7
-2.5
0.1
-0.7
-1
-0.7
-1
-0.2
-0.4
-1.6
-3.2
-0.1
-0.9
-2.4
-2.2
-1.2
-0.6
-3.5
-4.1
-2.5
-2.5
-1.5
-2.7
-2.4
-3.7
-6
-4.8
-5.4
-5.4
-3.6
-3.9
-3.8
-4.8
-5.4
-5.5
-4.6
-3.7
-3.1
-2.3
-1.3
-0.3
0.05
0.9
-0.3
-3.1
-5
-5.9
On-Budget Deficit
% of GDP
Deficit as % of Economy Hits Highest Level Since End of World War II
Sheet2
16.2
14.5
14.4
16.1
19
18.6
18.4
16.6
17.4
17.7
17.3
16.1
17.8
17.7
17.5
17.8
17.6
17
17.3
18.3
17.6
19.7
19
17.3
17.5
17.6
18.3
17.9
17.2
18
18
18.5
18.9
19.6
19.1
17.5
17.4
17.7
17.5
18.4
18.1
18.3
18
17.8
17.5
17.6
18.1
18.5
18.9
19.3
19.9
20
20.8
19.9
17.9
16.5
15.7
Revenue
% of GDP
Revenue as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1950
Sheet3
5.6
8.9
16.5
15.5
12.5
11.3
11.3
9.8
9.6
11.1
14.1
13.7
13.4
11.8
12.4
12.6
11.9
11
11.9
11.7
11.6
11.5
11.3
10.8
11.4
11.8
11.2
13.1
12.1
10.5
10.7
10.7
10.9
10.4
10
10.8
10.9
11.3
11.3
11.3
10.7
9.5
9.3
9.6
9.3
10.2
9.9
10.1
9.7
9.6
9.3
9.6
9.8
10.2
10.7
11.2
11.8
11.6
12.4
11.4
9.7
8.5
8.2
Income Tax
% of GDP
Income Tax as % of Economy isLowest Level Since 1942
16.9
15.7
16.2
16.4
16.1
16
14.8
15.2
16.8
17.9
16.7
16.6
16.4
16.4
15.3
15.1
17.4
17.4
16.7
16.6
16.1
17.4
17.7
18.4
19.2
17.9
18.6
18.3
17.4
17.2
17.3
17.9
18.3
18.2
17.4
17
16.8
16.4
15.8
15.4
15.1
15
15.1
16
16.6
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Outlays (without Social Security) as % of Economy
18.7
17.8
18.4
18.8
18.6
18.5
17.2
17.8
19.4
20.5
19.3
19.3
19.4
19.5
18.8
18.7
21.3
21.4
20.8
20.7
20.1
21.6
22.2
23.1
23.5
22.2
22.9
22.5
21.6
21.2
21.2
21.8
22.3
22.2
21.5
21.1
20.7
20.3
19.6
19.1
18.6
18.4
18.6
19.4
19.9
On Budget Outlays
% of GDP
Total Outlays as % of Economy
21.3
19.5
% of GDP
Spending NOT Out of ControlOutlays as % of GDP
$ in Billions
1
$ in Billions
-
As Baby Boomers Come of Age, the Deficit ExplodesSource: Derived from Chart 12-5, OMB, 2005 Budget, Analytical Perspectives, page 194
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Chart6
12.1
3.8
In Trillions
2001-03 Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 Deflate
State3436200011.0585What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246AgreeDisagree
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129Not StronglyNot Strongly
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777StronglyStrongly
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment6123510
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States5626710
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46301112
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43321012
Support for a long-term offensive campaignSource: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Conservative Perspectives on Taxation are NOT Supported
AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92I dont like paying taxes because the government doesnt do anything for me10%12%26%49%
National6.64I dont like paying taxes because government spends too much money on welfare and other handouts15%13%33%36%
All Groups6.2Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment61%23%5%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States56%26%7%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46%30%11%12%
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43%32%10%12%
Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Engagement
Develop Common Messages, Themes & Principles69.3
Info on State/Local Impact63.5
Distribute Up-To-Date Tax/Budget Info63.2
Info on Issue Area Impacts63
Internet Resource Center49.5
Funding for Tax/Budget19.880.2
Trainings on Tax/Budget32.767.3
Challenges to a Network
Somewhat ChallengeMajor Challenge
Lack of Coordination3541
Limited Leadership & Org Structure3240
Somewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
Impossible to Agree on Message3626
Activities to Be Undertaken
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Develop Policies & Principles the Provide Vision3450
Improve Language We Use -- Values Based Language3153
Voter Mobilization for Accountability2464
Push State & Federal Legislation on Tax/Budget3158
Sheet1
00
00
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
4349
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
00
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
00
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3558
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
00
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
00
00
00
00
00
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
00
00
00
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
00
00
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
00
Somewhat Important
Very Important
00
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
0
0
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
00
Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
0000
0000
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
5
28
3
21
0
0
0
0
Ranking
0
0
0
0
Ranking
0
0
Ranking
00
00
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
Top Two Challenges to Success
00
00
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
40
41
00
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
%
00
00
00
00
Very Important
Somewhat Important
%
0
0
In Trillions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
-
The Long-Term ProblemIts a Revenue Problem. The tax cuts since 2001 cause long-term systemic problems. Additionally, there is a need to develop a fairer tax system with more revenue.
Hard Choices Await Us. Even with additional revenue, some hard choices about spending priorities may be necessary. For example, some note that current health care policies are not sustainable over the long-term.
-
Conservative Perspectives on Taxes are NOT Supported
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 Deflate
State3436200011.0585What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246AgreeDisagree
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129Not StronglyNot Strongly
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777StronglyStrongly
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment6123510
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States5626710
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46301112
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43321012
Support for a long-term offensive campaignSource: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Conservative Perspectives on Taxation are NOT Supported
AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92I dont like paying taxes because the government doesnt do anything for me10%12%26%49%
National6.64I dont like paying taxes because government spends too much money on welfare and other handouts15%13%33%36%
All Groups6.2Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Engagement
Develop Common Messages, Themes & Principles69.3
Info on State/Local Impact63.5
Distribute Up-To-Date Tax/Budget Info63.2
Info on Issue Area Impacts63
Internet Resource Center49.5
Funding for Tax/Budget19.880.2
Trainings on Tax/Budget32.767.3
Challenges to a Network
Somewhat ChallengeMajor Challenge
Lack of Coordination3541
Limited Leadership & Org Structure3240
Somewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
Impossible to Agree on Message3626
Sheet1
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Somewhat Important
Very Important
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
5
28
3
21
Ranking
Ranking
Ranking
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
Top Two Challenges to Success
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
40
41
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
%
-
Conservative Perspectives on Taxes are NOT SupportedThe govt doesnt do anything for meI dont like paying taxes becauseGovt spends too much money on welfare and other handouts75%69%
-
What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 Deflate
State3436200011.0585What the Public Does Not Mind About Paying Taxes
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246AgreeDisagree
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129Not StronglyNot Strongly
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777StronglyStrongly
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment6123510
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States5626710
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46301112
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43321012
Support for a long-term offensive campaignSource: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Conservative Perspectives on Taxation are NOT Supported
AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92I dont like paying taxes because the government doesnt do anything for me10%12%26%49%
National6.64I dont like paying taxes because government spends too much money on welfare and other handouts15%13%33%36%
All Groups6.2Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16AgreeDisagree
StronglyNot StronglyStronglyNot Strongly
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes contribute to making sure we have public schools, clean streets, public safety and a national defense and a cleaner environment61%23%5%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because my taxes are part of my contribution to society as a citizen of the United States56%26%7%10%
I dont mind paying taxes because I want to play a strong role in helping people, when in need46%30%11%12%
I dont mind paying taxes because it is my contributions to make sure our government helps create opportunities and keep the economy growing43%32%10%12%
Source: Survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted for Public Interest Projects by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research between October 21 and October 26, 2003.
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Engagement
Develop Common Messages, Themes & Principles69.3
Info on State/Local Impact63.5
Distribute Up-To-Date Tax/Budget Info63.2
Info on Issue Area Impacts63
Internet Resource Center49.5
Funding for Tax/Budget19.880.2
Trainings on Tax/Budget32.767.3
Challenges to a Network
Somewhat ChallengeMajor Challenge
Lack of Coordination3541
Limited Leadership & Org Structure3240
Somewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
Impossible to Agree on Message3626
Sheet1
3436
3826
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
6.92
6.64
6.2
5.81
5.6
5.16
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
4349
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3456
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
2864
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3558
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3060
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3045
2463
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
3139
3045
2463
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2516
Somewhat Important
Very Important
3719
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
376376
378.0357142857383
372.3954687788382
365.9273205698381
361.8399678686383
356.8810754006385
351.5917088662387
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
2341
2357
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
12.13.8
Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
-5-33456
-28-213116
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
5
28
3
21
69.3
63.5
63.2
63
Ranking
69.3
63.5
63.2
63
Ranking
80.2
67.3
Ranking
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
Top Two Challenges to Success
3541
3240
Somewhat Challenge
Major Challenge
%
40
41
3626
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
%
6129
6129
6033
7717
Very Important
Somewhat Important
%
-
The Public Supports a Strong Government and the Taxes to Pay for ItBut 65% also Agree I dont like paying taxes because the government is too wasteful and inefficient.
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Americans hate taxes, do not trust the government to spend them well and want to keep the money for themselves. To some extent this is natural, to some extent it has been very carefully and intentionally crafted by the right wing groups. That must be countered or change will go no where.
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A Long-Term Proactive Tax and Budget InitiativePrepared byOMB Watch1742 Connecticut Ave., NWWashington, D.C. 20009(202) 234-8494http://www.ombwatch.org
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What We Have Donesee www.ombwatch.org/article/articleview/2095/1/2/Call to Action paper in December, 2003 (see www.ombwatch.org/article/articleview/1952/1/18/). Internet Survey -- completed by over 700 respondents in Jan/Feb, 2004. Regional Strategy Sessions -- in Columbia, SC; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenix, AZ.
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What We Plan To Do
National Retreat Develop specific ideas and next steps on June 13 and 15, 2004.Online Resource Center on tax and budget information. Face on the Numbers -- Online database (www.ombwatch.org/budget/face.html) of stories about unmet needs and how a service or program has made a positive difference.
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PART IIInternet Survey Results
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Purpose of the SurveyIdentify tax and budget activities in which nonprofits are currently actively engagedAssess the importance of launching a long-term proactive initiative on federal tax and budget issuesIdentify the goals and activities that should be undertakenWhat are the challenges to success, and what it takes to get groups to participate
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About the Internet SurveyNot a Random Sample
Over 700 Respondents with Diversity in Respondent Pool
Respondents From Every State But Nebraska
Survey Conducted Between January 13 February 4, 2004
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Not a Random SampleSources of BiasTechnology / Internet accessOMB Watch Network / Email notificationDistributed by CDF, CHN, NCNA, NCRP, United Way, FTFA, OMB Watch, and other state/national groupsNot representative of overall nonprofit population, but may be more representative of progressive groupsSelf-Selection Likely to be more interested in tax and budget workHowever, there was significant diversity in the respondent pool
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Survey Respondents63% of Respondents Were 501(c)(3) Groups; 10% government; 9% foundations; 7% 501(c)(4)s; 9% other
45% Said Their Primary Activity Was Service Provision
42% Said Their Primary Activity Was Advocacy Or Public Interest Work
42% Said Their Primary Mission Was Serving Children, Youth & Families
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Survey Respondents: Scope
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What Are Groups Doing Now?Over the past year, in what ways has your organization gotten involved in tax and budget issues?Communicated w/ Members or Public to Support or Oppose Tax/Budget IssueCommunicated w/ Policy-maker to Support or Oppose State Tax/Budget IssueCommunicated w/ Policy-maker to Support or Oppose Federal Tax/Budget IssueCommunicated w/ News Media to Support or Oppose State Tax/Budget IssueCommunicated w/ News Media to Support or Oppose Federal Tax/Budget IssueReleased Research Reports/ Analyses on Tax/Budget46%44%35%22%18%15%
Chart3
2323
2519
2114
139
117
96
Somewhat Often
Very Often
%
Sheet1
MISSION
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Service Providers53.835.96.12.644.389.781
TA Provider46.846.84.81.6sigbificant17.993.687.2
Public Education52.541.33.22.417.993.888.2
Advocacy59.734.55.12.641.294.286.5
Research59.735.830.71995.591.8
PRIMARY ACTIVITY
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Recreation37.545.88.34.23.483.370.8
Religious5046.23.803.796.292.4
Philanthropy66.726.73.304.393.490.1
Intntl55.336.82.65.35.492.184.2
Immigration68.928.92.206.497.895.6
Women's Issues54.341.32.206.595.693.4
Arts6230627.19284
Research58.736.51.61.68.995.292
Tax/Budget68.8253.11.69.193.889.1
Dem Bldg68.426.65.1011.29589.9
Nutrition66.729.81.22.411.996.592.9
Civil Rights5834.15.72.312.588 respondents92.184.1
Govt Acctblty64.428.93.31.112.893.388.9
Environment55375214.2100 respondents9285
Econ Dvlpmt55.136.44.22.516.891.584.8
Disability50.737.38421.38876
NP Sector48.6405.72.919.988.680
Education5633.86.91.930.789.881
Health51.938.37.72.22690.280.3
Emplymt5635.34.73.321.391.383.3
Child, Youth, Families56.135.55.424291.684.2
Housing58.834.14.11.224.192.987.6
Somewhat OftenVery OftenTotal
Grassroots Lobby232346
Direct Lobby - State251944
Direct Lobby - Fed211435
Media - State13922
Research/Analysis11718
Media - Fed9615
Somewhat ImportantVery ImportantTotal
Tax System Raises Revenue177794
Econ Growth -- Jobs336093
Domestic Needs296190
Fed Mandates296190
Cut Low & Middle Inc Taxes246387
Attack on Role of Govt304575
Address Unmet Needs313970
Cut Govt Spending251641
What the major challenges to developing and maintaining a network of national, staet and local groups?
Somewhat of a ChallengeMajor ChallengeTotal
Lack Coordination354176
Leadership324072
Top Down383169
Natl Groups Don't Listen333467
Own Issue to Deal w/ Broader352459
Impossible to Agree on Message241236
Sheet1
35.953.8
46.846.8
41.352.5
34.559.7
35.859.7
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet2
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
Somewhat Often
Very Often
%
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Strong Support for aTax & Budget Campaign90% of respondents say it is time to launch a longer-term offensive campaign on federal tax and budget issues.90%Given limited time and resources and the fact that there are many other important issues, do you agree or disagree that it is time to launch a long-term offensive campaign around federal tax and budget issues?
Chart29
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 Deflate
State3436200011.0585
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92
National6.64
All Groups6.2
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Sheet1
00
00
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
0
0
0
0
0
0
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
00
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
00
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
2864
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3558
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3060
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3045
2463
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2961
2961
3360
1777
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
3139
3045
2463
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
2516
Somewhat Important
Very Important
3719
Somewhat Unimportant
Not Important
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
&A
Page &P
Inflation Adjusted
Nominal
In Billions
Domestic Non-Homeland Security Spending
0
0
In Billions
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security Surplus(FY 2005-2014)
$2.36 T
$2.34 T
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Tax Cuts if Made Permanent
75-Year Shortfall in Social Security
In Trillions of Dollars
Bush Tax Cuts vs. Social Security:Present Value of Costs Over 75 Years
$12.1
$3.8
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It is important to identify what we are for, not just against, in a coordinated, long-term approach -- similar to what conservative parties and organizations have done so well. Instead, the non-profit sector is misunderstood by the public, given little to none media attention (other than scandals and disasters), and marginalized as a force in public policy and the public at large.
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Support Strong by All Groups Organizational Mission90%94%94%95%96%
Chart3
35.953.8
46.846.8
41.352.5
34.559.7
35.859.7
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet1
MISSION
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Service Providers53.835.96.12.644.389.781
TA Provider46.846.84.81.6sigbificant17.993.687.2
Public Education52.541.33.22.417.993.888.2
Advocacy59.734.55.12.641.294.286.5
Research59.735.830.71995.591.8
PRIMARY ACTIVITY
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Recreation37.545.88.34.23.483.370.8
Religious5046.23.803.796.292.4
Philanthropy66.726.73.304.393.490.1
Intntl55.336.82.65.35.492.184.2
Immigration68.928.92.206.497.895.6
Women's Issues54.341.32.206.595.693.4
Arts6230627.19284
Research58.736.51.61.68.995.292
Tax/Budget68.8253.11.69.193.889.1
Dem Bldg68.426.65.1011.29589.9
Nutrition66.729.81.22.411.996.592.9
Civil Rights5834.15.72.312.588 respondents92.184.1
Govt Acctblty64.428.93.31.112.893.388.9
Environment55375214.2100 respondents9285
Econ Dvlpmt55.136.44.22.516.891.584.8
NP Sector48.6405.72.919.988.680
Disability50.737.38421.38876
Emplymt5635.34.73.321.391.383.3
Housing58.834.14.11.224.192.987.6
Health51.938.37.72.22690.280.3
Education5633.86.91.930.789.881
Child, Youth, Families56.135.55.424291.684.2
Sheet1
00
00
00
00
00
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet2
Sheet3
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Support Strong by All Groups Primary Organization ActivityThose Primary Activities Listed by 20% of More of Respondents93%92%91%90%90%89%88%
Chart4
37.350.7
4048.6
33.856
38.351.9
35.356
35.556.1
34.158.8
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet1
MISSION
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Service Providers53.835.96.12.644.389.781
TA Provider46.846.84.81.6sigbificant17.993.687.2
Public Education52.541.33.22.417.993.888.2
Advocacy59.734.55.12.641.294.286.5
Research59.735.830.71995.591.8
PRIMARY ACTIVITY
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Recreation37.545.88.34.23.483.370.8
Religious5046.23.803.796.292.4
Philanthropy66.726.73.304.393.490.1
Intntl55.336.82.65.35.492.184.2
Immigration68.928.92.206.497.895.6
Women's Issues54.341.32.206.595.693.4
Arts6230627.19284
Research58.736.51.61.68.995.292
Tax/Budget68.8253.11.69.193.889.1
Dem Bldg68.426.65.1011.29589.9
Nutrition66.729.81.22.411.996.592.9
Civil Rights5834.15.72.312.588 respondents92.184.1
Govt Acctblty64.428.93.31.112.893.388.9
Environment55375214.2100 respondents9285
Econ Dvlpmt55.136.44.22.516.891.584.8
Disability50.737.38421.38876
NP Sector48.6405.72.919.988.680
Education5633.86.91.930.789.881
Health51.938.37.72.22690.280.3
Emplymt5635.34.73.321.391.383.3
Child, Youth, Families56.135.55.424291.684.2
Housing58.834.14.11.224.192.987.6
Sheet1
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet2
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
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Goals for a CampaignHow important are the following goals to a long-term tax and budget campaign?Tax System that Raises Adequate Revenue for Govt Services and ProgramsResources & Policies for Economic Growth & JobsIdentify & Elevate Domestic Needs & PrioritiesInsure Adequate Funding for Unfunded Federal MandatesCut Regressive Taxes that Hurt Low- & Middle IncomeStop Attack on Role of Govt & Demonstrate Value of Strong Federal GovtRaise Additional Revenue to Address Unmet NeedsCut Govt Spending to Reduce Deficit94%93%90%90%87%75%70%41%
Chart4
1777
3360
2961
2961
2463
3045
3139
2516
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
Sheet1
MISSION
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Service Providers53.835.96.12.644.389.781
TA Provider46.846.84.81.6sigbificant17.993.687.2
Public Education52.541.33.22.417.993.888.2
Advocacy59.734.55.12.641.294.286.5
Research59.735.830.71995.591.8
PRIMARY ACTIVITY
Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly DisagreeOf Total Population% AgreeDiff Btwn Agree & Disagree
Recreation37.545.88.34.23.483.370.8
Religious5046.23.803.796.292.4
Philanthropy66.726.73.304.393.490.1
Intntl55.336.82.65.35.492.184.2
Immigration68.928.92.206.497.895.6
Women's Issues54.341.32.206.595.693.4
Arts6230627.19284
Research58.736.51.61.68.995.292
Tax/Budget68.8253.11.69.193.889.1
Dem Bldg68.426.65.1011.29589.9
Nutrition66.729.81.22.411.996.592.9
Civil Rights5834.15.72.312.588 respondents92.184.1
Govt Acctblty64.428.93.31.112.893.388.9
Environment55375214.2100 respondents9285
Econ Dvlpmt55.136.44.22.516.891.584.8
Disability50.737.38421.38876
NP Sector48.6405.72.919.988.680
Education5633.86.91.930.789.881
Health51.938.37.72.22690.280.3
Emplymt5635.34.73.321.391.383.3
Child, Youth, Families56.135.55.424291.684.2
Housing58.834.14.11.224.192.987.6
Somewhat OftenVery OftenTotal
Grassroots Lobby232346
Direct Lobby - State251944
Direct Lobby - Fed211435
Media - State13922
Research/Analysis11718
Media - Fed9615
Somewhat ImportantVery ImportantTotal
Tax System Raises Revenue177794
Econ Growth -- Jobs336093
Domestic Needs296190
Fed Mandates296190
Cut Low & Middle Inc Taxes246387
Attack on Role of Govt304575
Address Unmet Needs313970
Cut Govt Spending251641
What the major challenges to developing and maintaining a network of national, staet and local groups?
Somewhat of a ChallengeMajor ChallengeTotal
Lack Coordination354176
Leadership324072
Top Down383169
Natl Groups Don't Listen333467
Own Issue to Deal w/ Broader352459
Impossible to Agree on Message241236
Sheet1
35.953.8
46.846.8
41.352.5
34.559.7
35.859.7
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet2
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
Somewhat Often
Very Often
%
Somewhat Important
Very Important
%
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What Are Some Challenges That Must Be Confronted?
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Participation May Be a ChallengePOSITIVENEGATIVE90% of respondents say it is time to launch a campaign BUT 49% say they are unlikely to participate.
Chart1
-5-33456
-28-213116
Somewhat Disagree/Unlikely
Disagree/No
Somewhat Agree/Likely
Strongly Agree/Very Likely
%
28
5
21
3
Sheet1
Follow Tax and BudgetDomestic Non-Homeland Security
Somewhat CloselyVery CloselyNominaladj 2000Inflation Adjusteddeflator2003 Deflate2000 Deflate
State3436200011.0585
Federal382620011.02341.03429743990.9771350401
20021.04151.01632261160.9601536246
2003376355.21965044873761.058510.9447331129
2004383357.14285714293781.07240.98703841850.9324878777
2005382351.81433044763721.08580.97485724810.9209799226
2006381345.70365665553661.10210.96043916160.9073586789
2007383341.84219921463621.12040.94475187430.8925383792
2008385337.15736929683571.14190.92696383220.8757334267
2009387332.16032958543521.16510.90850570770.8582954253
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
3456
2005-2014
Bush Tax Cuts2341Tax Cuts if Made Permanent12.1
Social Security Surplus235775-Year Shortfall in Social Security3.8
Support for a long-term offensive campaign
State6.92
National6.64
All Groups6.2
Local5.81
Regional5.6
Intl5.16
Support for a long-term offensive campaign by region
Somewhat AgreeStrongly Agree
South Carolina4349
Chicago3456
Phoenix2864
Philadelphia3558
Seattle3060
All Areas3456
Somewhat ImportantVery Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts2516
Revenue for Unmet Needs3139
Promote Need for Govt3045
Cut Regressive Taxes2463
Funding Fed Mandates2961
Highlight Domestic Needs2961
Econ Growth & Jobs3360
Progressive Taxes w/ Adequate $1777
Somewhat UnimportantNot Important
Cut Deficit w/ Spending Cuts3719
Challenges
Disagree/NoSomewhat Disagree/UnlikelySomewhat Agree/LikelyStrongly Agree/Very Likely
Launch Campaign-3-53456
Participate-21-283116
Sheet1
3436
3826
Somewhat Closely
Very Closely
%
Sheet2
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
Sheet3
6.92
6.64
6.2
5.81
5.6
5.16
Intensity(0-10 scale)
5.2
5.8
6.6
6.9
4349
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
3456
3456
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
%
2864
3456
Somewhat A