Liberal or Conservative

Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)

A government program to purchase toxic assets from financial institutions to strengthen the financial sector during a crisis.

• Liberal

• Conservative

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

A government spending package to save and create jobs and promote investment during an economic downturn

• Liberal

• Conservative

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Increased government oversight of the financial industry and created new consumer protections.

• Liberal

• Conservative

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

An agency created to protect consumers in the financial sector, including banks, credit unions, and other financial companies.

• Liberal

• Conservative

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

A tax reform bill that reduced tax rates for businesses and individuals.

• Liberal

• Conservative

Social Security

A federal insurance program that provides benefits to retired people and those who are unemployed or disabled.

• Liberal

• Conservative

Medicare

A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

• Liberal

• Conservative

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

A federal program that provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families.

• Liberal

• Conservative

USA PATRIOT Act Significantly expanded law enforcement's surveillance and investigative powers in terror cases

• Liberal

• Conservative

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

Provided federal funding to K-12 education, emphasizing equal access to education.

• Liberal

• Conservative