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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How Trump Can Cut Spending If Congress Doesn’t Paul Winfree

Dec 3, 2018 2 min read

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Despite the Shutdown, the Government Is still Operating. Here's How. Hans A. von Spakovsky

Jan 22, 2018 4 min read

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Trump Aims to Eliminate Redundant Government Hiring Rachel Greszler

May 9, 2017 3 min read

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Economic Growth with Less Debt Romina Boccia

Mar 14, 2017 2 min read

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Evidence-Based Fiscal Discipline: The Case for PART 2.0 David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

Sep 27, 2016 41 min read

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Causes of the Federal Government’s Unsustainable Spending Paul Winfree

Jul 7, 2016 28 min read