http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/budget-and-spending.xmlBudget and Spending - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {D570317B-3CB4-4EF1-891F-3C75B911FE58}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/05/the-austerity-blame-gameKim R. Holmes, Ph.D.A new economic buzzword is on the loose. “Austerity” is meant to describe the spending cuts by governments in Europe. Such “austerity” is much reviled by newly elected French President Francois Hollande and by the radical parties elected in Greece. American liberals don’t like it either. Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson calls austerity a “dangerous, self-defeating intellectual fad.” The New York Times’ Paul Krugman claims austerity is to blame for Europe’s economic problems.Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400{AFF6DA16-C0F7-4C41-865A-59CAAC0C5304}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/the-budget-religion-and-faith-principles-for-informing-policyRyan T. AndersonThe reactions to Paul Ryan’s comments about his budget and his faith should call to mind three important things about religion and politics.Tue, 08 May 2012 14:18:00 -0400{EC3E00EC-5B07-4EEB-ABFE-6A1C88B8C79E}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/why-budget-reconciliation-mattersPatrick Louis KnudsenThe House’s reconciliation legislation would go a long way toward meeting the budget’s goals, preventing reckless defense cuts, and controlling spending.Mon, 07 May 2012 16:46:00 -0400{3C41856B-2D5D-4753-9918-96227F3D9ED1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/obamas-2013-education-budget-and-blueprint-a-costly-expansion-of-federal-controlLindsey Burke, Rachel SheffieldDecades of increased federal spending have done little to benefit American students. Continuing to pour more taxpayer dollars into failed programs is unlikely to improve educational outcomes. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:46:00 -0400{A2AC87AE-0D62-461F-91CA-2E5756557990}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/fraser-fnc-4-9-12Alison Acosta FraserAlison Fraser comments on the budget battles in Congress on FOX.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{87FD97DD-1F62-4FAE-8079-AFD1D44F130D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/analysis-of-the-budget-proposed-by-the-republican-study-committeePatrick Louis KnudsenThe RSC plan offers a blueprint for pro-growth tax reform that would benefit from more policy detail.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:40:00 -0400{D2659318-596B-4DEC-88B9-37AD6A47161B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/audio/2012/03/congressman-steve-king-discusses-obamacare-and-the-budgetDavid WeinbergerCongressman Steve King discusses repealing Obamacare and how to deal with the budgetTue, 27 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400{56456DBF-D378-4834-AA31-696521DA82AC}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/the-obama-budgets-hidden-medicare-spendingJ.D. Foster, Ph.D.The Obama Administration should break with tradition by clearly showing all spending and receipts in its budget so the American people can properly gauge the width and breadth of government policy and the consequences of upcoming reforms.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:56:00 -0400{4DC60EA0-D5CE-4A1F-943C-0E6BB292845B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/the-2013-homeland-security-budget-misplaced-prioritiesJessica ZuckermanAs the Department of Homeland Security approaches its tenth anniversary, it is an opportune time for the Administration and Congress to enhance key capabilities within the homeland security enterprise.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:00 -0400{93CB54EB-97DC-4C21-828E-EADEBDC629F1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/ryans-budget-confronting-the-nations-government-spending-crisisAlison Acosta Fraser, Patrick Louis KnudsenThe Ryan budget represents real progress toward tackling the nation’s fiscal and economic challenges.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:38:00 -0400{1CCDF97D-8022-4C1E-98F8-F6053C4E140F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2011/12/senates-gift-to-americans-see-you-were-out-of-hereAlison Acosta FraserAs the clock counts down toward Christmas, Congress still has major unfinished business to attend to. Not that we should be surprised. Emblematic of a resoundingly disappointing year, the last remaining issue to be resolved directly affects the pocketbooks of Americans.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400{93F60326-93AF-444F-8D2B-2809DF462BA7}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/obama-fy-2013-budget-violates-basic-principles-of-tax-reformCurtis DubayThe current tax code is an enormous burden on the economy, preventing it from reaching its full potential. President obama's tax proposal would form a further obstacle for meaningful tax reform.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:17:00 -0400{4A775E6B-9DCE-44F8-9D58-1A0D88A33D26}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/federal-budget-control-spending-and-create-jobsDavid AddingtonCongress must get federal spending and borrowing under control and get out of the way of job creation in the private sector. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:40:00 -0400{8EB55DE6-ABEB-4D41-960C-B4B7DC2D0D0B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2012/03/steps-to-economic-recovery-and-economic-growthJ.D. Foster, Ph.D.The risks to the economy remain great, and so too does the need to focus on jobs and economic growth. Last year, the economy grew at a pedestrian 1.7 percent, according to the latest estimates. Most private forecasts for 2012 are only slightly more optimistic.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:11:00 -0500{8F70C295-A232-4E34-A827-E694BA3EEB90}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/japans-national-budget-time-to-give-up-on-keynesianismDerek Scissors, Ph.D., Kumi Yokoe, Ph.D.Japan's 'lost decade' has turned into two: a low return on capital from government borrowing all but ensures weak growth. The borrowing must be halted, cutting spending by reducing subsidies, transfers to local governments, and pensions for those able to work.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:25:00 -0500{91D24A9D-9526-4B55-B9FA-312DE9DE0EC9}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/obamas-defense-budget-makes-protecting-america-its-lowest-priorityBaker SpringPresident Obama’s budget proposal for FY 2013 would reduce national defense to the lowest of the major budget priorities of the federal government. Under the Constitution, Congress has the obligation to pass a budget that maintains U.S. military capabilities.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:12:00 -0500{A49A05A4-5D2F-4674-BEB2-57ECE0178DF1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/obamas-budget-undercounts-tax-increasesCurtis DubayCongress should disregard the misleading tax hike figure in the President’s budget from OMB and use the correct amount of $2 trillion.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:42:00 -0500{FF265A74-C291-43FB-BF0A-D2C80E3CF622}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/02/president-obamas-2013-budget-delivers-tax-hikes-more-spending-more-debtPresident Obama’s FY 2013 budget is an election-year campaign document, embodying the President’s vision that big government is the solution to any perceived national ailment. The Administration’s apparent vision is one of bigger government, more spending, higher taxes, and deeper deficits.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:48:00 -0500{B3B84206-A85C-4606-BC35-0578E768EF24}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/02/auto-bailout-leaves-a-dangerous-legacyJames GattusoOnly in Washington can you lose billions of dollars and call it a success.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500{AC21B666-9757-4C84-8FFB-4FF3B4294AC4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/02/this-budget-guts-defensePeter BrookesTuesday’s Associated Press report that President Obama is considering large cuts in our strategic arsenal is just the latest of this week’s grim news about the president’s national-defense plans.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500