Budget and Spending

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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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The Road to Inflation: How an Unprecedented Federal Spending Spree Created Economic Turmoil

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How Collective Bargaining Affects Government Compensation and Total Spending James Sherk

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Evidence-Based Policymaking: An Idea Whose Time Has Come David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

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What Do Workers Want? Union Spending Does Not Reflect Member Priorities James Sherk

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Rachel Greszler

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Richard Stern

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