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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Economic Commission: Right Idea, Wrong Method David M. Mason

Mar 6, 2009 2 min read

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Thousands of Earmarks in Omnibus Bill Brian Darling

Mar 5, 2009 3 min read

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Why Spending Stimulus Plans Fail Brian M. Riedl

Nov 19, 2008 3 min read

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Why Government Spending Does Not Stimulate Economic Growth Brian M. Riedl

Nov 12, 2008 14 min read

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The House Budget's $3,000-per-Household Tax Increase Brian M. Riedl

Mar 10, 2008 6 min read

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CBO Confirms: Long-Run Fiscal Outlook Remains Grim J.D. Foster, Ph.D.

Dec 17, 2007 7 min read

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

Nov 6, 2007 2 min read

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House Republicans Reclaim Their Brand on Spending Robert B. Bluey

Jun 25, 2007 3 min read