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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More Transportation Spending: False Promises of Prosperity and JobCreation Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.

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A Guide to Fixing Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid Brian M. Riedl

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Rachel Greszler

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Parker Sheppard, PhD

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Richard Stern

Acting Director, Roe Institute and Director, Hermann Center

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