Budget and Spending

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Budget and Spending

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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Causes of the Federal Government’s Unsustainable Spending Paul Winfree

Jul 7, 2016 28 min read

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Principles for the Budget Conference

Nov 12, 2013 5 min read

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Debt Limit: Options and the Way Forward Romina Boccia

Sep 18, 2013 12 min read

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Research Review: Spending Cuts Are Better Than Tax Increases Salim Furth, Ph.D.

Mar 5, 2013 4 min read

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CBO Report Echoes Trustees on Medicare, Social Security Romina Boccia

Jun 14, 2012 4 min read

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The Broken Budget Process: Two House Legislative Proposals Alison Acosta Fraser

Jun 5, 2012 5 min read