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Why Have Federal Deficits Soared Over the Past Two Decades?
Twenty years ago, the United States was on track to substantially reduce the debt, but spending increases and tax cuts altered that course.
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The rising national debt threatens economic growth and opportunities for future generations. Learn more — and get involved.
Twenty years ago, the United States was on track to substantially reduce the debt, but spending increases and tax cuts altered that course.
Read MoreSeven think tanks from across the ideological spectrum all agree that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and we need to change course.
Read MoreExtending the 2017 tax cuts that expire next year would cost trillions.
Read MoreThe lawmakers we choose this November will face critical fiscal and economic decisions in the next two, four, and six years.
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The time to act is now. Education is key — it’s critical that Americans understand what’s at stake and the tradeoffs that are needed to get our country back on a sustainable fiscal path to a growing economy. We also have to make a commitment to support our elected leaders from both parties who want to do the right thing.
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