White House economist Kevin Hassett is for legal immigration
Expanding legal immigration could boost the American economy, outgoing White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNN Business.
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White House economist refuses to back Trump's pleas for rate cuts
White House economist Kevin Hassett repeatedly refused to endorse President Donald Trump's pleas for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to juice growth.
White House economist: Limiting buybacks could create 'zombie' firms
If lawmakers restrict stock buybacks, that could backfire on the American economy, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett warned on Friday.
Trump economic adviser 'can't confirm or deny' he said tariffs would hurt economy
Kevin Hassett, the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers -- a White House panel that provides President Donald Trump with economic advice -- told CNN's Erin Burnett that he "can't confirm or deny" that the council determined Trump's tariffs on a variety of goods would hurt the U.S. economy.
Top WH economist: Rubio will come around on tax bill
President Donald Trump's top economic adviser said Thursday night he's confident Republican Sen. Marco Rubio will ultimately be a "yes" on the GOP tax bill despite the senator's threat to vote against the legislation unless there is a more generous child tax credit -- a threat that could leave Senate Republicans with no room for error with their slim 52-48 majority.
