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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Worsening Economy Pushes Consumers Near the Breaking Point EJ Antoni

Oct 13, 2023 3 min read

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Hey, Republicans: Don’t Forget About Growth and Prosperity Stephen Moore

Oct 2, 2023 3 min read

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Bidenflation Sequel: Another Horror Film EJ Antoni

Aug 31, 2023 2 min read

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Default by Another Name: Why U.S. Debt Deserved a Downgrade EJ Antoni

Aug 11, 2023 3 min read

Commentary

4 Images Reveal How Congress Is Committing an $11 Billion Fraud on American P... David Ditch

Jul 26, 2023 4 min read

Commentary

As National Debt Hits $32 Trillion, 4 Examples of Absurd “Only in Washington”... David Ditch

Jun 26, 2023 7 min read

Commentary

We Traded a Debt Crisis for an Inflation Crisis, and Now We Have Both Richard Stern

Jun 2, 2023 5 min read

Commentary

Time for Biden and Schumer to Stop Demagoguing and Take Debt, Spending Talks ... David Ditch

May 8, 2023 4 min read

Experts on Debt

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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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