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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How We Can Finally Overcome the Affordability Crisis

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Trump’s Efforts to Cut Federal Government’s Size Bearing Fruit

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Considering a Balanced Budget Amendment: Lessons from History Ernest Istook

Jul 14, 2011 13 min read

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Patent Reformers: Don’t Give Away Appropriations Power of Congress David S. Addington

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Obama’s 2012 Budget: Higher Taxes, Slower Growth Curtis S. Dubay

Mar 21, 2011 10 min read

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Congress Has Time and Options on Debt Limit JD Foster

Jan 27, 2011 17 min read

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

Apr 22, 2010 4 min read

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Tort Reform in the States: Protecting Consumers and Enhancing Economic Growth... The Honorable Haley Barbour

Mar 29, 2010 26 min read

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Does Creating Jobs Have to Cost Money? Michael Novak

Dec 11, 2009 9 min read

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To Control National Debt, Congress Needs to Tackle Entitlements Nicola Moore

Nov 30, 2009 5 min read

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