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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Why the Stimulus Failed to Create Jobs Brian M. Riedl

Dec 12, 2009 3 min read

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Raise Debt Limit, but Attach Spending Caps Brian M. Riedl

Dec 9, 2009 3 min read

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To Control National Debt, Congress Needs to Tackle Entitlements Nicola Moore

Nov 30, 2009 5 min read

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Social Insurance Needs Rethinking Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Aug 14, 2009 3 min read

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One Cheer for the House Republican Budget Cuts Brian M. Riedl

Jun 9, 2009 4 min read

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The Obama Budget: Spending, Taxes, and Doubling the National Debt Brian M. Riedl

Mar 16, 2009 13 min read

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Why Government Spending Does Not Stimulate Economic Growth Brian M. Riedl

Nov 12, 2008 14 min read