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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Watch Out for Budget Gimmicks in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill Ernest Istook

Dec 14, 2007 3 min read

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Five Benchmarks for the Omnibus Spending Bill

Dec 12, 2007 4 min read

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President's Budget Vetoes Put Needed Brake on Congressional Spending Brian M. Riedl

Nov 14, 2007 4 min read

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The Democratic Congress's 2008 Budget: A Tax and Spending Spree Brian M. Riedl

Oct 30, 2007 15 min read

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Budget Delays Should Not Cause Government Shutdowns Brian M. Riedl

Sep 24, 2007 3 min read

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Congressional Spending: Past Abuse Is No Excuse for Today's Excess Ernest Istook

Jul 30, 2007 14 min read

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Democrats Pick a Fight Over Bush's Budget Robert B. Bluey

Jul 9, 2007 3 min read