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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David Ditch

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Steps to Economic Recovery and Economic Growth J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

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Obama’s Budget Badly Undercounts Tax Hikes Curtis S. Dubay

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President Obama’s 2013 Budget Delivers Tax Hikes, More Spending, More Debt

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Rachel Greszler

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Parker Sheppard, PhD

Research Fellow, Center for Data Analysis

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Richard Stern

Acting Director, Roe Institute and Director, Hermann Center

Budget and Spending