Budget and Spending

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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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Soaring National Debt Remains a Grave Threat

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What Bernanke’s Policy Says about Obama’s Economy J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

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