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7 Key Trends in Poverty in the United States
Thirteen percent of the U.S. population lives in poverty. Learn more about the demographic and regional variations in the poverty rate.
Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement: Borrowing Up Year Over Year
Key highlights from the most recent Quarterly Refunding include an increase in anticipated borrowing of $158 billion compared to the same period in the previous year.
Budget Basics: Unemployment Insurance Explained
The Unemployment Insurance program is a key counter-cyclical tool to help stabilize the economy and speed recovery during downturns or crises.
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Nov 17, 2025
Infographic: U.S. Healthcare Spending
Improving our healthcare system to deliver better quality care at lower cost is critically important to our nation’s long-term economic and fiscal well-being.
Oct 22, 2025
Infographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $38 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.
Oct 3, 2025
How Marginal Tax Rates and Breaks Affect What You Pay
The percentage of income that Americans pay in taxes can vary widely and depend on many factors.
Sep 12, 2025
Infographic: The Facts About U.S. Defense Spending
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.
Sep 11, 2025
What Is Budget Reconciliation?
The reconciliation process avoids the potential need to gather 60 votes to end debate and, therefore, allows the Senate to adopt legislation with a simple majority.
Sep 5, 2025
Infographic: What Is the Debt Ceiling?
Increasing the debt ceiling allows the Treasury to borrow funds to pay for government obligations that have already been incurred as the result of laws and budgets approved by the President and Congress.
Jun 25, 2025
Infographic: How Are Capital Gains Taxed?
The capital gains tax, which is a levy on said profits, is categorized as part of individual income tax revenues, but it is administered at a lower rate than ordinary income.