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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What Bernanke’s Policy Says about Obama’s Economy J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

Sep 25, 2012 2 min read

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Only the Public Sector Is Doing Fine

Jun 15, 2012 3 min read

Commentary

Secrecy in Budget Talks to Obama's Advantage Ernest Istook

Jul 20, 2011 3 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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Congress Has Time and Options on Debt Limit JD Foster

Jan 27, 2011 17 min read

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Obama Budget Raises Taxes and Doubles the National Debt Brian M. Riedl

Mar 9, 2010 16 min read

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Entitlement Reform Should Precede Health Care Expansion James C. Capretta

Dec 15, 2009 6 min read