CBO offers mixed take on effect of tax cuts, stimulus (CNNMoney.com)

CBO offers mixed take on effect of tax cuts, stimulus (CNNMoney.com)

August 19, 2010, 2:11 pm

If the Bush tax cuts for the majority of Americans are extended, and stimulus spending is allowed to continue, that could boost the economy and help lower unemployment in the near term, the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday.