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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Economic Analysis of the House Republican Budget Alternative (H.R.85) Karen Campbell, Ph.D.

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