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Budget Basics Archive
The U.S. spent $187 billion on interest payments alone in 2009.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation presents a primer on the federal budget.
Once we have a plan in place that reduces spending and increases revenues, a strong annual budget process for the government would help us stay on track.
Learn about steps you can take to help cure our fiscal ills.
What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.
A Congressional Budget Resolution is a “blueprint” that guides fiscal decision-making in the Congress.
Understanding what’s happening on Capitol Hill requires an understanding of the Congressional budget process — which is notoriously technical, complex and arcane.