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Debt Ceiling Update: What’s at Stake
If lawmakers do not agree on raising or suspending the debt limit before the extraordinary measures are exhausted, there would be severe consequences.
Budget Basics: Federal Trust Funds
Federal trust funds bear little resemblance to their private-sector counterparts.
Where the American Healthcare System Underperforms
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.
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Sep 2, 2025
Debt Ceiling Update: What’s at Stake
If lawmakers do not agree on raising or suspending the debt limit before the extraordinary measures are exhausted, there would be severe consequences.
Aug 27, 2025
Budget Basics: Federal Trust Funds
Federal trust funds bear little resemblance to their private-sector counterparts.
Aug 22, 2025
Where the American Healthcare System Underperforms
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.
Aug 19, 2025
10 Largest Budget Functions
Here are the top ten spending categories for the federal budget.
Aug 12, 2025
The United States Is Adding to the National Debt Faster Than Ever
The nation’s debt is growing at a historic rate and eclipsing all-time highs.
Aug 12, 2025
Infographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $37 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.
Aug 12, 2025
Why Are Americans Paying More for Healthcare?
High healthcare spending is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it leads to better health outcomes. However, that is not the case in the United States.