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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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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National Debt Is a Burden on Every American Richard Stern

Nov 7, 2024 2 min read

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The Costly Truth About Government “Spending”

Aug 14, 2024 4 min read

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Trouble Paying Your Bills? Meet the Culprit EJ Antoni

Aug 9, 2024 3 min read

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Will a Japanese Fire Sale Crash U.S. Debt?

Jul 26, 2024 2 min read

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Federal Debt: The Ticking Bomb in Your Wallet EJ Antoni

Jul 19, 2024 3 min read

Commentary

Trump’s Record Far Superior to Biden’s on Debt and Inflation Stephen Moore

Jul 17, 2024 3 min read

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Washington’s Reckless, Bipartisan Deficit Extremism David Ditch

Jul 15, 2024 5 min read

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The Left’s $7 Trillion Lie: Biden Far Outpaces Trump in Racking Up the Nation...

Jul 2, 2024 4 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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