FISCAL BLOG

Spending on children is shrinking as a percent of GDP.

To account for the continuation of current policies, CBO also prepares what is known as an alternative fiscal scenario (AFS), which can be helpful for lawmakers and the general public in understanding a range of potential outcomes.

While Congress has not taken steps toward reining in our high and rising national debt, earlier this summer lawmakers did address a couple of pending fiscal items

A continuing resolution is a temporary funding measure that Congress can use to fund the federal government for a limited amount of time.