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

Sep 21, 2023 Over an hour read

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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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Commentary

House Republicans Push Helpful Earmark Reforms David Ditch

Mar 15, 2023 2 min read

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Lame-Duck Omnibus Would Double Down on Stagflation Richard Stern

Nov 18, 2022 2 min read

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Republicans Hold Cards to Ensuring $130B in Wasteful Spending Is Cut by End o... Matthew D. Dickerson

Oct 7, 2022 3 min read

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Washington’s Devious Detours for Drivers David Ditch

Apr 19, 2022 3 min read

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4 Ways to Understand Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill David Ditch

Sep 24, 2021 5 min read

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If Congress Wants to Invest in Infrastructure, It Should Focus on Defense Maiya Clark

Aug 19, 2021 2 min read

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Earmarks, a Favorite Tool of Central Planners, Are Making a Comeback Richard Stern

Aug 19, 2021 4 min read

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Progressives Are Eyeing the Last Slice of the Budget Thomas Spoehr

Mar 17, 2021 4 min read

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Rachel Greszler

Senior Research Fellow, Roe Institute

Parker Sheppard, PhD, PhD

Research Fellow, Center for Data Analysis

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Richard Stern

Acting Director, Roe Institute and Director, Hermann Center

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