Move several million working Americans into the lowest tax bracket of 10 percent now instead of waiting until 2008. America has the strongest, most resilient economy in the world, yet this economy is not creating enough jobs. Tax rates in each of these brackets were cut by 3 percentage points. The country is now in its second year of economic growth. If you think this money should be spent on important national priorities instead of on tax breaks for the wealthy, please consider signing the Responsible Tax Pledge. That's got both lawmakers and economists scrambling for the best way to trim it. While it's clear that the President will have to accept some compromise on dividends, he's fighting for the most generous proposal he can get.

Based on your filing status and income, your savings from the various income tax rate reductions are detailed below. Meanwhile, higher stock prices could also encourage higher consumer spending, which makes up more than two-thirds of the total U. Americans in the lowest tax brackets receive the largest percentage reduction in their tax burden. The writer is chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Workers would receive these Personal Re-employment Accounts in addition to their regular unemployment benefits. Nationwide, incomes are rising faster than inflation. We have made great progress, but there is still more work to do.

Officials argue that the spending cap on welfare, the environment, job creation and other government programs is needed to put the budget on a war footing. Encourage consumer spending that will continue to boost the economic recovery and create jobs.