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

Sep 21, 2023 Over an hour read

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BACKGROUNDER

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

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David Ditch

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The Tax Cuts Didn't Cause the Budget Deficit Brian M. Riedl

May 18, 2010 3 min read

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Gates, Hill Should Change Benefits Mackenzie Eaglen

May 12, 2010 4 min read

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Obama’s Fiscal Commission: Avoiding a Standoff Alison Acosta Fraser

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Guidelines for a Successful Fiscal Commission Brian M. Riedl

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As Deficit Deepens, Congress Refuses to Enact a Budget Blueprint Brian M. Riedl

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A Decade of Historic Spending Increases Brian M. Riedl

Apr 20, 2010 3 min read

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Tort Reform in the States: Protecting Consumers and Enhancing Economic Growth

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How Washington Is Spending Your Taxes in 2010 Brian M. Riedl

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Experts on Budget and Spending

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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

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