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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BACKGROUNDER

Funding Leftism: The Biden’s Administration’s Bureaucratic Radicalism

Apr 18, 2024 30 min read

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David Ditch

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Solutions to Our Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Jan 21, 2007 13 min read

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The Impact of Welfare Reform Robert Rector

Jul 9, 2006 23 min read

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Discretionary Spending Trends: Past, Present, and Future Brian M. Riedl

Feb 16, 2006 7 min read

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The Economic Consequences of Government Spending Daniel J. Mitchell, Ph.D.

Oct 25, 2005 13 min read

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Before the House Budget Committee James Jay Carafano

Feb 16, 2005 14 min read

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Welfare Reform and The Healthy Marriage Initiative Robert Rector

Feb 10, 2005 29 min read

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Next Steps in Welfare Reform Robert Rector

Apr 11, 2002 13 min read

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Proposed Changes to Current Law, TANF Program Jason A. Turner

Apr 11, 2002 13 min read

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Richard Stern

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