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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Cutting the U.S. Budget Would Help the Economy Grow Romina Boccia

Nov 20, 2013 7 min read

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America’s Austerity: It’s the Tax Increases Salim Furth, Ph.D.

Nov 14, 2013 5 min read

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Debt Limit: Options and the Way Forward Romina Boccia

Sep 18, 2013 12 min read

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Research Review: Spending Cuts Are Better Than Tax Increases Salim Furth, Ph.D.

Mar 5, 2013 4 min read

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Fiscal Cliff Deal Added $47 Billion in Spending Patrick Louis Knudsen

Jan 10, 2013 5 min read

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Fiscal Cliff Deal: Including Farm Bill Would Lock in Spending Emily Goff

Dec 10, 2012 4 min read