Budget and Spending

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Budget and Spending

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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Commentary

A Trillion Reasons We're in Deep trouble Ernest Istook

Jan 16, 2009 3 min read

Commentary

10 Questions About the Economic Stimulus Bill Brian M. Riedl

Jan 15, 2009 3 min read

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Emergency Spending: $333 Billion Tab Busted the Budget in 2008 Brian M. Riedl

Nov 10, 2008 4 min read

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Obama's and McCain's Budget Proposals Lack Detail Brian M. Riedl

Oct 15, 2008 6 min read

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Federal Funds and State Fiscal Independence Sven R. Larson

May 15, 2008 10 min read

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More Transportation Spending: False Promises of Prosperity and JobCreation Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.

Apr 2, 2008 23 min read