Budget and Spending

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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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Obama's and McCain's Budget Proposals Lack Detail Brian M. Riedl

Oct 15, 2008 6 min read

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Federal Funds and State Fiscal Independence Sven R. Larson

May 15, 2008 10 min read

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More Transportation Spending: False Promises of Prosperity and JobCreation Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.

Apr 2, 2008 23 min read

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A Guide to Fixing Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid Brian M. Riedl

Mar 11, 2008 17 min read

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The Bill Lawmakers Didn't Have Time to Read Michael Franc

Dec 22, 2007 3 min read

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Budgetary Showdown: Conservatives Should Trust but Verify Michael Franc

Dec 15, 2007 3 min read

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Democrats wake up to being the party of the rich Michael Franc

Nov 6, 2007 2 min read