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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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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This Conservative Budget Proposal Is a Real Solution to America’s Debt Situation Justin Bogie

Jul 20, 2017 3 min read

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Is America On the Verge of Another Debt Ceiling Crisis? Romina Boccia

Jul 17, 2017 4 min read

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U.S. Debt: Causes, Costs, and Consequences

Washington, DC Live Streamed

Commentary

Mass Ave Episode 112: School Choice for Military Families

Jul 4, 2017 1 min read

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Taming the Budget Tiger Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

May 23, 2017 2 min read

Commentary

How Fast US Public Debt Will Grow If We Don’t Change Course Romina Boccia

May 22, 2017 3 min read

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Economic Growth with Less Debt Romina Boccia

Mar 14, 2017 2 min read

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Debt Limit Should Trigger Spending Limit Romina Boccia

Feb 27, 2017 18 min read

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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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