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

Hill Must Act to Alter Nation’s Fiscal Trajectory Patrick Louis Knudsen

Jun 21, 2012 2 min read

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CBO Report Echoes Trustees on Medicare, Social Security Romina Boccia

Jun 14, 2012 4 min read

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The Broken Budget Process Alison Acosta Fraser

Jun 6, 2012 3 min read

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CBO’s Long-Term Budget Outlook: Congress Must Act Patrick Louis Knudsen

Jun 5, 2012 5 min read

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Why Budget “Reconciliation” Matters Patrick Louis Knudsen

May 7, 2012 5 min read

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President Obama’s Budget: What to Watch For Patrick Louis Knudsen

Feb 9, 2012 5 min read

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FY 2012 Spending Blows Through Cap, CBO Shows Patrick Louis Knudsen

Feb 8, 2012 3 min read