Debt

Issue

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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Government Supports Would Grow to $76,400 per Poor Family

Nov 19, 2021 2 min read

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Selling Luxuries to the Middle Class Rachel Greszler

Oct 20, 2021 3 min read

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Congress Must Take Debt Danger Seriously, Not Spend Recklessly David Ditch

Feb 2, 2021 3 min read

Commentary

Soaring Student Debt Costs Us All Mary Clare Amselem

Aug 18, 2017 2 min read

Commentary

Is America On the Verge of Another Debt Ceiling Crisis? Romina Boccia

Jul 17, 2017 4 min read

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Dodd–Frank and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Put Squeeze on Privat... Norbert J. Michel, Ph.D.

Nov 4, 2015 6 min read

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Debt and Growth in a Time of Controversy Salim Furth, Ph.D.

May 1, 2013 4 min read

Commentary

Big Government and Political Instability Intertwined Ambassador Terry Miller

Aug 22, 2012 2 min read

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Rachel Greszler
Rachel Greszler
Senior Research Fellow, Roe Institute
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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
Richard Stern
Richard Stern
Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

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