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

America's Debt Disaster Is Almost Here Romina Boccia

Feb 22, 2018 3 min read

Commentary

Despite the Shutdown, the Government Is still Operating. Here's How. Hans A. von Spakovsky

Jan 22, 2018 4 min read

Commentary

Trump Aims to Eliminate Redundant Government Hiring Rachel Greszler

May 9, 2017 3 min read

report

Evidence-Based Fiscal Discipline: The Case for PART 2.0 David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

Sep 27, 2016 41 min read

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Causes of the Federal Government’s Unsustainable Spending Paul Winfree

Jul 7, 2016 28 min read