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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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Congress Must Stop New Deficit Spending Immediately

Oct 12, 2023 31 min read

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

Aug 29, 2023 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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Debt Reduction Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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Why Hispanics Should Care About the National Debt Israel Ortega

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Riding a Tide of Red Ink Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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Reject More Red Tape Lindsey M. Burke, PhD

Jul 28, 2010 2 min read

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Five Ways to Tackle Spending and Deficits Brian M. Riedl

Jul 21, 2010 3 min read

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An Arms-Control Approach to Deficit Reduction Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2010 3 min read

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