Budget and Spending

Issue

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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Commentary

Why Spending Stimulus Plans Fail Brian M. Riedl

Nov 19, 2008 3 min read

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Obama's and McCain's Budget Proposals Lack Detail Brian M. Riedl

Oct 15, 2008 6 min read

Commentary

'Congressional common sense': An oxymoron Ernest Istook

Jun 20, 2008 3 min read

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War Funding Bill: PAYGO Awry, Surtaxing Toward GI Benefits J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

Jun 5, 2008 5 min read

Commentary

Congress Preparing for Another Spending Binge Brian Darling

Apr 14, 2008 2 min read

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A Pay Raise for Poor Performance Robert B. Bluey

Jan 14, 2008 2 min read