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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Funding Leftism: The Biden’s Administration’s Bureaucratic Radicalism

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David Ditch

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Secrecy in Budget Talks to Obama's Advantage Ernest Istook

Jul 20, 2011 3 min read

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Obama’s Soft Socialism Heralds a Gutless New World Brian Darling

Jul 6, 2011 3 min read

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Obama Budget: Zero% Approval in the Senate Brian Darling

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Ten Myths of Ryan’s House Budget Plan

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Don’t Raise the Debt Limit Without Getting Spending Under Control Brett D. Schaefer

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Where Your Taxes Will Go in 2011 Brian M. Riedl

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How to Fix the Federal Budget Alison Acosta Fraser

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Congress Has Time and Options on Debt Limit JD Foster

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Rachel Greszler

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Parker Sheppard, PhD

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Richard Stern

Acting Director, Roe Institute and Director, Hermann Center

Budget and Spending