US Politics

Key Political Economic Measures

From Kathy Gill, About.com Guide

Congress collects taxes, spends money and makes law that affects the nations economic health.

Gross Federal Debt - 1940-2007	US Federal Debt as a Percent of GDP, 1940-2007	Presidential Comparison: Debt as Percentage of GDP	Gross National Debt as a Percent of GDP, by President
Historical U.S. Unemployment Rate (1948-2008)