FISCAL BLOG

Since the shutdown began, about 800,000 federal employees have been furloughed or are working without pay.

Budget process rules like PAYGO help ensure that fiscal considerations are an important part of policymaking.

A divided government means there is both a requirement and a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to work together on fiscal solutions.

Although a return to a normalized interest environment is a good sign for the strength of the economy, rate increases will make it more expensive to borrow.

The federal deficit is growing during a period of economic expansion — a pattern that is highly unusual.

It’s important for lawmakers to consider the many available policy options for improving that outlook.

Significant damage was done to America’s fiscal outlook over the past year.

There are a number of key fiscal issues not only facing the current Congress in coming weeks, but also awaiting the new Congress.

Seven in ten voters from across the political spectrum say the record national debt will be an important factor in their vote in next week's Midterm Elections.

Last year's tax cuts have had significant implications for the federal budget, our economy, and every family and business in the country.