Debt

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

Aug 29, 2023 3 min read

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5 Bad Arguments for Cutting U.S. Defense Spending Justin T. Johnson

Jan 25, 2016 4 min read

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Dodd–Frank and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Put Squeeze on Privat... Norbert J. Michel, Ph.D.

Nov 4, 2015 6 min read

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Federal Reserve Dividend Reduction Deserves Thorough Debate Norbert J. Michel, Ph.D.

Oct 23, 2015 4 min read

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U.S. Treasury Debt Is Not the Foundation of the Global Economy Norbert J. Michel, Ph.D.

Oct 23, 2015 4 min read

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The Debt Ceiling Cometh: Another Chance to Rein In Spending Romina Boccia

Oct 22, 2015 2 min read

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The debt limit is back — What now?

Sep 1, 2015 2 min read

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A tale of two U.S. economies Stephen Moore

Jul 21, 2015 3 min read

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Our skyrocketing debt: Higher taxes, lower benefits loom Romina Boccia

Jun 19, 2015 2 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
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Richard Stern
Director, Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget

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