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An Addendum to the Fiscal Cliff
Read moreVia Twitter, Tax Policy Center director Donald Marron (@dmarron) makes a good point after reading our analysis last week of the "fiscal cliff" at the...
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GAO's Long Term Outlook
Read moreThe Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its Long Term Outlook for the federal budget, showing an ever-climbing debt path as a...
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CRFB's Policy Director Says "Stabilize the Debt"
Read moreCRFB's Senior Policy Director Marc Goldwein was the subject of a CNN piece (audio here) on the goal of deficit reduction (and the life of a budget...
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MY VIEW: Erskine Bowles March 30 2012
Read moreDespite all the political gridlock and other developments that have people worried about our fiscal future, Fiscal Commission co-chair Erskine Bowles...
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Setting the Record Straight...on War Spending
Read moreThe Simpson-Bowles alternative budget resolution put forward this week by Representatives Cooper, LaTourette, Schrader, Bass, Quigley, Dold and Costa...
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CRFB President on the National Debt Tour and Fiscal Developments
Read moreOn CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, CRFB president Maya MacGuineas talks about the National Debt Tour and other developments in fiscal policy recently...
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Thanks for Your Fiscal Bravery
Read moreYesterday, 38 members of the House cast votes for the bipartisan budget resolution that is modeled after Simpson-Bowles. 22 Democrats and 16...
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The Newest TARP Estimate
Read moreCBO has released its newest cost estimate of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), projecting it to cost $32 billion over its lifetime, which is...
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What Congress Should Do With the Fiscal Cliff
Read moreWith a large number of policies set to expire or kick in at the end of the year, with serious fiscal impacts, CRFB has released a paper laying out the...
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Additional Alternatives to the House Republican Budget
Read moreUpdate: We have updated the table with outlays, revenue, and debt numbers for the Congressional Black Caucus plan. Yesterday was a very busy day for...
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CRFB Continues the "National Debt Tour"
Read moreAs part of a continued national discussion on fiscal responsibility, The Wall Street Journal's Viewpoints Executive Breakfast Series will host Fiscal...