Complex Budget Terms and Processes — and Why They Matter
Understanding what’s happening on Capitol Hill requires an understanding of the Congressional budget process — which is notoriously technical, complex and arcane.
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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.
Pete Peterson launched the Peterson G. Peterson Foundation to secure a brighter future for America through fiscal policy and bipartisan fiscal solutions.
Here are principles for reform to help ensure that our budget process is conducive to fiscally responsible policymaking.
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
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The United States spends more on defense than the next 9 countries combined.
United States per capita healthcare spending is nearly three times the average of other developed countries.
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.