Debt

Issue

Debt

Out-of-control federal spending is driving deficits and debt to unsustainable heights. Burdening America’s children with excessive public debt is wrong. Congress must control spending and debt to unleash economic growth. 

 

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BACKGROUNDER

Congress Must Stop New Deficit Spending Immediately

Oct 12, 2023 31 min read

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COMMENTARY

With U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded, Congress Must Stop Increasing Spending Now

Aug 29, 2023 3 min read

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David Ditch

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Alarm Bells are Ringing on the Federal Debt Tommy Binion

Apr 11, 2018 3 min read

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Heritage Explains: How Congress is Ruining Tax Reform Michelle Cordero

Apr 6, 2018 1 min read

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Hitting the Brakes on Overspending and Debt

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Commentary

This Is How Congress Can Avoid a Bad Budget Deal for Americans Romina Boccia

Mar 12, 2018 3 min read

Commentary

Broken Budget Process to Blame for "Zombie" Programs Justin Bogie

Mar 9, 2018 3 min read

Commentary

America Needs to Exercise Budgetary Restraint Before It’s Too Late Brett D. Schaefer

Feb 26, 2018 6 min read

Commentary

America's Debt Disaster Is Almost Here Romina Boccia

Feb 22, 2018 3 min read

Commentary

Let’s Make Washington Work Like We Do The Hon. Kay Coles James

Feb 16, 2018 3 min read

Experts on Debt

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Rachel Greszler
Rachel Greszler
Senior Research Fellow, Roe Institute
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Parker Sheppard, PhD, PhD
Director, Center for Data Analysis
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David Ditch
Senior Policy Analyst, Hermann Center for the Federal Budget
Richard Stern
Richard Stern
Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

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