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The OBBBA’s Effect on Income Distribution in the United States
The benefits and burdens of the OBBBA are not evenly distributed. Low-income households will fare much worse than middle- and high-income ones.
A Brief History of U.S. Government Shutdowns
Government shutdowns (and the threat of them) are a recent phenomenon and something other developed countries don’t contend with.
Four Reasons Why a Government Shutdown Is Harmful
It may be counterintuitive, but government shutdowns are expensive. They are also bad for the economy.
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Oct 1, 2025
The OBBBA’s Effect on Income Distribution in the United States
The benefits and burdens of the OBBBA are not evenly distributed. Low-income households will fare much worse than middle- and high-income ones.
Oct 1, 2025
A Brief History of U.S. Government Shutdowns
Government shutdowns (and the threat of them) are a recent phenomenon and something other developed countries don’t contend with.
Sep 30, 2025
Four Reasons Why a Government Shutdown Is Harmful
It may be counterintuitive, but government shutdowns are expensive. They are also bad for the economy.
Sep 30, 2025
With $37 Trillion in Debt, Is the U.S. Headed for More Credit Downgrades?
Three successive downgrades of the U.S. credit rating should alarm elected leaders, but our national debt remains on an unsustainable trajectory.
Sep 30, 2025
Chart Pack: Corporate Taxes
A selection of key charts on corporate income taxes in the United States and how they fit within the federal budget.
Sep 29, 2025
Budget Basics: What Are Budget Rescissions?
Rescission packages can serve as a tool for the lawmakers to manage and control government spending. But, rescission authority has its limits.
Sep 25, 2025
The Federal Government Has Borrowed Trillions. Who Owns All that Debt?
Most federal debt is owed to domestic holders, but foreign ownership is much higher now than it was about 50 years ago.