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More on the Downside Risk of Changes to Budget Forecasts
Read moreYesterday, we argued that to actually stabilize the debt as a share of the economy, you probably need to propose a plan with even more savings than...
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Could a “Go Big” Approach Increase the Chances of the Super Committee Succeeding?
Read moreYes, it could! Okay, you’re probably itching for a more fleshed out response than “yes”, so let’s walk through the logic. The “Go Big” campaign is...
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Line Items: Star Trek Edition
Read moreLive Long and Prosper – The Star Trek franchise is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. The original show and its various progeny have...
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Would the President's Submission Actually Stabilize Debt?
Read moreLast week, in our analysis of the President's submission, we noted how the President's submission to the Super Committee nearly stabilizes debt, but...
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CRFB Videos of Lawmakers and Budget Luminaries Making the Case for "Go Big"
Read moreAt our "Urging the Super Committee to Go Big" event, we showed videos with a number of budget experts and former government officials, talking about...
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IMF Highlights Need For a Fiscal Plan
Read moreEarlier this week, the IMF released its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), with a section devoted to the fiscal situation of the U.S. The IMF aptly...
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Event Re-Cap: Urging the Super Committee to "Go Big"
Read moreOn Wednesday CRFB hosted a three-panel discussion made up of lawmakers and budget luminaries urging the Super Committee to “Go Big” and develop a...
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The Federal Reserve Does 'The Twist'
Read moreThe Federal Reserve's much anticipated statement came yesterday after two days of FOMC meetings, the Fed's policymaking group. As expected, they...
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Event 9/21: Urging the Super Committee to Go Big
Read moreIn the past few weeks, CRFB and many others -- including 36 Senators from both sides of the aisle, the Blue Dogs, and more than 60 business leaders...
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