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

Dec 5, 2025 3 min read

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

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The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018: Irresponsible, Wasteful, and Unaffordable The Heritage Foundation

Feb 21, 2018 3 min read

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The View from Ways and Means The Honorable Philip M. Crane

Sep 28, 2000 22 min read

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"How Do We Manage the Economy Intelligently?" An Analysis of Our Budget, Our ... Senator Robert F. Bennett, R-Utah

May 15, 1997 32 min read

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Balancing the Budget: What Washington Can Learn From the States The Honorable Terry E. Branstad (R)

May 13, 1997 12 min read

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Clinton's Economic Program: Myths and Realities Richard W. Rahn

Feb 24, 1993 5 min read

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