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

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America’s Budget Debate Is a Time for Grown-ups Ernest Istook

Apr 11, 2011 2 min read

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Balanced Budget Amendment: Cut Spending Later, Cut Spending Now

Mar 31, 2011 3 min read

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Obama’s Budget Chooses Gimmicks Over Reform Brian M. Riedl

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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