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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$150 Billion in Spending Cuts to Offset Defense Sequestration Patrick Louis Knudsen

Nov 15, 2012 12 min read

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Appropriations Tracker: FY 2013

Jun 27, 2012 2 min read

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RSC Budget Has Ambitious Targets, Needs More Policy Detail Patrick Louis Knudsen

Mar 28, 2012 6 min read

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Federal Budget Bills Close to Target but Should Cut Deeper Patrick Louis Knudsen

Nov 2, 2011 4 min read

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Appropriations Tracker: FY 2012

Nov 1, 2011 2 min read

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Balanced Budget Amendment: Instrument to Force Spending Cuts, Not Tax Hikes The Hon. Edwin Meese III

Jul 21, 2011 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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Myths of Tax Cuts for Rich, Spending Cuts for Poor Brian M. Riedl

May 3, 2011 2 min read