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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Secrecy in Budget Talks to Obama's Advantage Ernest Istook

Jul 20, 2011 3 min read

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Tax Hikes Not Needed to Balance Budget Curtis S. Dubay

Jul 6, 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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Obama’s 2012 Budget: Higher Taxes, Slower Growth Curtis S. Dubay

Mar 21, 2011 10 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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Fiscal Commission Report: Too Much Taxes, Not Enough Spending Cuts Brian M. Riedl

Dec 3, 2010 4 min read

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Obama’s Desperate Search for Effective Stimulus J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

Sep 8, 2010 5 min read