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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The Road to Inflation: How an Unprecedented Federal Spending Spree Created Economic Turmoil

Sep 21, 2023 Over an hour read

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BACKGROUNDER

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

Apr 18, 2024 30 min read

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David Ditch

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Commentary

Congress Must Take Debt Danger Seriously, Not Spend Recklessly David Ditch

Feb 2, 2021 3 min read

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9 Wasteful Programs From Massive Spending Bill That Can, and Should, Be Reversed Matthew D. Dickerson

Dec 31, 2020 5 min read

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In Charts, How Big Blue States Outspend Red States

May 14, 2020 3 min read

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Please, Not “Shovel-Ready” Projects Again! Stephen Moore

Mar 23, 2020 4 min read

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Each American Is $240,000 in Debt Because of Excessive Government Spending

Aug 16, 2019 4 min read

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Ending Budget Deficits is Essential Romina Boccia

Aug 2, 2019 3 min read

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How Many More Times Can Congress Kick the Can? Justin Bogie

Aug 1, 2019 2 min read

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Will America Avoid Fiscal Collapse? Romina Boccia

Jun 28, 2019 2 min read

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