Partisanship in the Congressional Budget Office's Health Analysis Division
A conservative government research nonprofit found that the Congressional Budget Office's Health Analysis Division is stacked with liberal Democrats, raising concerns about its nonpartisanship. The CBO is accused of promoting progressive policy changes and having a politically biased policy shop.
Key Points
- 84% of the staff in the CBO's Health Analysis Division have verified liberal partisan biases
- Accusations of promoting progressive policy changes and having a politically biased policy shop
- Concerns raised about the objectivity of policy analysis in areas like Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance subsidies
Pros
- Raises awareness about potential biases in government agencies
- Highlights the importance of nonpartisanship in policy analysis
Cons
- May lead to distrust in the objectivity of the Congressional Budget Office
- Could impact the credibility of policy recommendations from the Health Analysis Division