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

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David Ditch

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Putting the Brakes on the Automaker Bailout

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New CBO Budget Baseline Shows Entitlements Driving Budget Deficits Higher Brian M. Riedl

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Ten Myths About Budget Deficits and Debt Brian M. Riedl

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Avoiding the Next Big Mistake David C. John

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Medicare's Financial Woes: Bigger Than Official Estimates J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

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Obama to CBO Revenue Baseline: Nuts-and He's Right! J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

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Economic Freedom as a Human Right Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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No Taxpayer Bailout for the Earmarked Highway Bill Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.

Jul 22, 2008 2 min read

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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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