FISCAL BLOG

A new report from Ernst & Young examines the U.S. government’s current financial situation.

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Now that the hard-fought election is over, lawmakers face a series of pressing fiscal and budgetary issues in the New Year.

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A newly updated report, prepared by Ernst & Young, reexamines the federal government's long-term fiscal outlook through the "fiscal gap" measure.

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Debt was raised at the debates, but the candidates missed the opportunity to lat out their visions.

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The third presidential debate included a dedicated segment on the national debt, giving both candidates a chance to talk about their vision.

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Here are some important questions that the moderator could ask at the final debate to start the conversation about our nation’s most pressing fiscal concerns.

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Polls show that voters are concerned about the nation’s fiscal health and would like to hear substantive plans from the candidates.

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Stopgap legislation may keep the government operating in the short term, but lawmakers face more budgetary challenges in the coming weeks and months.

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At the first presidential debate, both candidates acknowledged the growing national debt, but voters want to hear more.

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New polling shows that voters want Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to address the national debt in the upcoming debates.

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Expert Views: Fiscal Commission

We asked experts with diverse views from across the political spectrum to share their perspectives.

National Debt Clock

See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.