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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Obama’s Budget Disregards Lessons of Debt-Ceiling Debate Patrick Louis Knudsen

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This Budget Guts Defense Peter Brookes

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On the Dole: A Fifth of All Americans William W. Beach

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An Unacceptable Squeeze on Defense Modernization Baker Spring

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Chairman Ryan’s Proposals for Fixing the Budget Process Patrick Louis Knudsen

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Richard Stern

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