Budgets & Projections
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Op-Ed: We Avoided a Shutdown, But We Still Need a Goldilocks Budget That's Just Right
Read moreWashington Post | April 8, 2011 There’s nothing like watching Washington debate ideology on a deadline. In the end, the battle over the federal budget...
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The Costs of a Shutdown
Read moreWith a possible federal government shutdown looming in only a few short hours, it is worth noting some of the costs if such an action occurs. With a...
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Health Care Changes in Paul Ryan's Plan
Read moreConsidering its role as the biggest driver of long-term deficits and debt, health spending has to be addressed in any serious long-term budget plan...
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Republican Study Committee FY2012 Budget Released
Read moreUPDATED 4/8/11 to include a link to the budget framework released by the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Today, the Republican Study Committee (RSC)...
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So Where Do the Savings Come From?
Read moreYesterday, Congressman Paul Ryan released his budget proposal, which would bring the federal debt down to 67.5 percent of GDP by 2021, and...
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CBO Releases Long-Term Analysis of Ryan's Proposal
Read moreIn response to Representative Paul Ryan's (R-WI) FY 2012 Budget proposal, CBO has released a long-term analysis of the proposal. The analysis, which...
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Paul Ryan Unveils FY 2012 Budget
Read moreToday, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), chairman of the House Budget Committee, unveiled his FY 2012 budget proposal. His budget would bring debt down to 67.5...
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More Than 64 Experts Join 64 Senators in Calling for President and Leadership to Act on Debt and Deficit
Read moreToday, a bipartisan group of 64 budget and economic experts co-signed a letter calling on President Obama and leadership from both chambers of...
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Budget Negotiations: Will Showmanship or Statesmanship Prevail?
Read moreThe term "shutdown" is being tossed around in Washington as much as "Cinderella" has been on ESPN as of late. With the current continuing resolution...