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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The Price of Freedom Jack Spencer

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Balancing the Budget by 2008 While Cutting Taxes, Funding Defense, and Creati... Brian M. Riedl

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Ten Guidelines for Reducing Wasteful Government Spending Brian M. Riedl

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Executive Summary: Ten Guidelines for Reducing Wasteful Government Spending Brian M. Riedl

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President Bush's 2004 Budget Proposal: A Summary Brian M. Riedl

Feb 5, 2003 1 min read

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Fact v. Fiction: State Spending Norbert J. Michel, Ph.D.

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The Case Against a Federal Bailout of the States Brian M. Riedl

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Rachel Greszler

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Richard Stern

Acting Director, Roe Institute and Director, Hermann Center

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