What’s the Difference between a Government Shutdown and the Debt Limit?
A government shutdown is costly, but failing to raise the debt limit could have more severe and lasting consequences.
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A government shutdown is costly, but failing to raise the debt limit could have more severe and lasting consequences.
A range of coverage & analysis looking at what this news means for America's long-term fiscal outlook
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/01/recommended-reading-cbo-highlights-the-return-to-rising-deficits
Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate return to Washington to face a number of important policy decisions and deadlines.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/09/with-election-looming-congress-returns-to-full-agenda
On March 15, 2018 the federal government passed an unfortunate milestone: $21 trillion dollars in gross federal debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/04/the-national-debt-grew-by-1-trillion-in-just-six-months
It’s important for lawmakers to consider the many available policy options for improving that outlook.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/121-ways-we-can-reduce-the-deficit-according-to-cbo
The outlook for the federal budget has worsened considerably since last year.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/01/three-takeaways-from-cbos-budget-and-economic-outlook
The latest OMB report marks the first time that the administration has acknowledged that deficits will surpass $1 trillion in the near term.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/07/trump-administration-acknowledges-trillion-dollar-deficits
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will likely boost economic growth in the near term, the effects of the legislation are temporary.
CBO warns “high and rising debt would have serious negative consequences for the budget and the nation” in its new report.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/06/five-key-takeaways-from-the-cbo-budget-and-economic-outlook
Independent analyses agree unanimously that either bill would add significantly to the growing national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/12/poll-voters-say-that-tax-reform-shouldn%E2%80%99t-grow-the-debt