Budget and Spending

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Budget and Spending

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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Federal Budget: What Congress Must Do to Control Spending and Create Jobs David S. Addington

Mar 14, 2012 5 min read

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On the Dole: A Fifth of All Americans William W. Beach

Feb 12, 2012 2 min read

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President Obama’s Budget: What to Watch For Patrick Louis Knudsen

Feb 9, 2012 5 min read

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Secrecy in Budget Talks to Obama's Advantage Ernest Istook

Jul 20, 2011 3 min read

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Deficit Reduction Requires Major Entitlement Reform Brian M. Riedl

May 18, 2011 2 min read

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Don’t Raise the Debt Limit Without Getting Spending Under Control Brett D. Schaefer

Apr 21, 2011 18 min read

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How to Fix the Federal Budget Alison Acosta Fraser

Mar 1, 2011 7 min read