Budget and Spending

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Federal spending has grown rapidly over the last decade, leading to substantial budget deficits that have crippled the economy and financially harmed Americans.

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The Road to Inflation: How an Unprecedented Federal Spending Spree Created Economic Turmoil

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Funding Leftism: The Biden’s Administration’s Bureaucratic Radicalism

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Fiscal Commission Report: Too Much Taxes, Not Enough Spending Cuts Brian M. Riedl

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How to Cut $343 Billion from the Federal Budget Brian M. Riedl

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The Three Biggest Myths About Tax Cuts and the Budget Deficit Brian M. Riedl

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Routine Tax Extenders Package Contains New Irresponsible Spending and Tax Hikes

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Guidelines for a Successful Fiscal Commission Brian M. Riedl

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Rachel Greszler

Senior Research Fellow, Roe Institute

Parker Sheppard, PhD, PhD

Director, Center for Data Analysis

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David Ditch

Senior Policy Analyst, Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

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Richard Stern

Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

Thomas Dans

Visiting Fellow, Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies

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