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The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future
by G. WILLIAM HOAGLAND
Ebenezer Scrooge would have certainly asserted of Congress’ budget process: “it is dead, dead as a door-nail.” In the spirit of the season, it is worth examining why the process now lies with old Marley in the graveyard.
What Every American Should Know About the Debt & Deficit
by G. WILLIAM HOAGLAND
In the current year, the federal government collected $3.47 trillion in revenues and spent $4.47 trillion, resulting in an annual deficit for 2019 of $1 trillion.
We Need to Reduce our Sea of Red Ink Before We Return to the Sea of Tranquility
by Ross Marchand
No matter what figure NASA reports to the public, taxpayers should take initial estimates with a capsule of salt.
The Rise of Free Lunch Economics & the Growth of Our National Debt
by MAYA MACGUINEAS
Even if we are successful in implementing a comprehensive plan to grow the economy, it is not going to be enough to grow our way out of our debt problems.
Govern Within Your Means: A Unifying Goal in Divided Times
by G.T. BYNUM
The greatest contribution President Trump and Congress could make in 2019 is to follow the lead of cities across America and balance their budget.
With Divided Federal Government, a Silver Lining Could Emerge
by J.D. MESNARD
At a time when our federal government continues to expand and the national debt continues to grow, there can be virtue in gridlock.
Troubling Trends in the Federal Budget
by ROBERT L. BIXBY
Elected leaders profess to be concerned about the nation’s long-term economic growth. You’d never know it, however, by looking at the federal budget.
Entitlement Reform: The 800 pound gorilla that’s being ignored in the 2008 campaign
by DAVID C. JOHN
When asked what they would do about fixing entitlement spending, with just a few exceptions, the current presidential candidates quickly retreat into clichés.
Do Deficits Really Matter?
by DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN
According to the former CBO Director, they matter a great deal.
A Bipartisan Solution to Long-Term Spending Discipline
by ARLEN SPECTER
SAFE Commission would call on both Democrats and Republicans to serve.
