Debt

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Debt

Out-of-control federal spending is driving deficits and debt to unsustainable heights. Burdening America’s children with excessive public debt is wrong. Congress must control spending and debt to unleash economic growth. 

 

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BACKGROUNDER

Congress Must Stop New Deficit Spending Immediately

Oct 12, 2023 31 min read

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COMMENTARY

With U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded, Congress Must Stop Increasing Spending Now

Aug 29, 2023 3 min read

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David Ditch

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These 7 Charts Show Why Congress Must Get Spending Under Control Immediately David Ditch

Jul 7, 2022 6 min read

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House Transit Bill Is an Expressway to More Debt and Centralized Power David Ditch

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Big Government and Political Instability Intertwined Ambassador Terry Miller

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

Apr 11, 2011 2 min read

Commentary

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

Feb 22, 2011 3 min read

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An Analysis of Obama's Budget: DOA Brian Darling

Feb 21, 2011 3 min read

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El Desencanto con el Presupuesto Israel Ortega

Feb 14, 2011 2 min read

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Repealing New Entitlement Spending will Reduce Deficit Brian Blase, Ph.D.

Jan 31, 2011 2 min read

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Rachel Greszler
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Parker Sheppard, PhD, PhD
Director, Center for Data Analysis
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David Ditch
Senior Policy Analyst, Hermann Center for the Federal Budget
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Richard Stern
Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

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