What You Should Know About the Sequester
Sequestration is a process that cuts federal spending through across-the-board reductions.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-you-should-know-about-the-sequester
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Sequestration is a process that cuts federal spending through across-the-board reductions.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-you-should-know-about-the-sequester
The federal government is slated to borrow about $1.5 trillion this year, and that number is projected to nearly double over the next decade.
Interest costs are on track to become the largest category of spending in the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-are-interest-costs-on-the-national-debt
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a measure administered through the tax code to address poverty.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit
Medicaid’s role in state budgets is unique, since the program acts as both an expenditure and the largest source of federal support in state budgets.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-how-do-states-pay-for-medicaid
What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/balanced-budget-amendment-pros-and-cons
Understanding what’s happening on Capitol Hill requires an understanding of the Congressional budget process — which is notoriously technical, complex and arcane.
A Congressional Budget Resolution is a “blueprint” that guides fiscal decision-making in the Congress.
Climate and weather-related natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. In addition to endangering lives, they are economically costly.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-disaster-relief-fund
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.