Budget Basics: 2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda
2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
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2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy
Medicare is an essential health insurance program serving millions of Americans, and a major part of the federal budget and our fiscal outlook.
As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.
Budget Explainer: What's at Stake with Discretionary Spending Cuts
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-whats-at-stake-with-discretionary-spending-cuts
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.
PAYGO is a budget enforcement mechanism intended to prevent passage of legislation that increases deficits.
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
Here are the top ten spending categories for the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/top-10-largest-budget-functions
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.