The search found 25 results in 0.077 seconds.
The federal budget deficit rose to $666 billion for fiscal year 2017 — an increase of around $80 billion from the previous year.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/10/federal-budget-deficits-rising-even-before-tax-cuts
Lawmakers have unveiled a tax overhaul framework, outlining a number of changes to individual and corporate taxes.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/09/five-charts-to-help-you-better-understand-corporate-tax-reform
Even if Congress raises the debt limit and avoids default, last-minute brinksmanship alone has the potential to create economic damage.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/09/how-the-lack-of-action-on-the-debt-limit-can-hurt-the-economy
Debates over the debt ceiling and government shutdowns can be confusing, particularly in years when lawmakers must fund the government and raise the debt limit around the same time.
There's ongoing discussion in Washington about making changes to Medicaid. Learn more about the program.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/07/five-things-you-probably-dont-know-about-medicaid
Social Security and Medicare affect nearly every American at some point in their lives.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen emphasized the need for lawmakers to consider for the rising national debt — and its unsustainable trajectory — when considering policy choices.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/07/yellen-congress-should-factor-national-debt-into-policy-decisions
CBO warns that the “high and rising debt would have serious negative consequences for the budget and the nation,” including reduced incomes for families, an increased likelihood of financial crisis, and decreased flexibility for lawmakers when responding to unexpected challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/06/five-key-takeaways-from-the-cbo-budget-and-economic-outlook
As the Trump administration marks the 100 day milestone, a number of pressing fiscal issues remain to be resolved.
Federal debt is already at its highest level since 1950 and is projected to climb to an all-time high.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/03/four-key-takeaways-from-the-cbo-long-term