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

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How to Cut $343 Billion from the Federal Budget Brian M. Riedl

Oct 28, 2010 14 min read

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The Three Biggest Myths About Tax Cuts and the Budget Deficit Brian M. Riedl

Jun 21, 2010 19 min read

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Obama’s Fiscal Commission: Avoiding a Standoff Alison Acosta Fraser

Apr 27, 2010 4 min read

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Guidelines for a Successful Fiscal Commission Brian M. Riedl

Apr 27, 2010 4 min read

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As Deficit Deepens, Congress Refuses to Enact a Budget Blueprint Brian M. Riedl

Apr 22, 2010 4 min read

Commentary

Deficit Reminds Us All: No Such Thing as a Free Lunch Jim Talent

Jan 15, 2010 3 min read