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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A Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking: A Step in the Right Direction David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

Mar 9, 2015 2 min read

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Eliminating Waste and Controlling Government Spending Romina Boccia

Oct 17, 2014 15 min read

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How Congress Can Improve Government Programs and Save Taxpayer Dollars Romina Boccia

Jun 10, 2014 10 min read

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President Obama's Son of Stimulus: More Costs, Fewer Jobs Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.

Jan 5, 2010 7 min read

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50 Examples of Government Waste Brian M. Riedl

Oct 6, 2009 9 min read

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Job Corps: An Unfailing Record of Failure David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

May 5, 2009 5 min read