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Nov 9, 2010

Budget Basics: National Defense

The defense share of the federal budget has averaged 21 percent over the past two decades.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/national-defense

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Oct 15, 2012

Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?

During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy

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Oct 23, 2012

Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction | Issues in Brief

As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/should-defense-spending-cuts-be-part-of-any-deficit-reduction-package

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Nov 20, 2013

Budget Basics: Budget Conference Committee

A large, comprehensive plan that addresses our long-term structural deficits is clearly the best way forward for America’s future economy. However, more modest proposals, which would begin to take meaningful steps towards putting our debt on a sustainable path, would also be worthwhile.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-conference-committee-fiscal-options-are-available

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May 27, 2015

Budget Basics: More Stop-and-Go Financing of Highway Trust Fund

The lack of a long-term solution for federal funding for transportation creates uncertainty, which is disruptive for the planning of construction projects.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/more-stop-and-go-financing-of-highway-trust-fund

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Sep 16, 2019

How Do We Measure Poverty? Is There a Better Way to Do It?

A key assessment of poverty in America is the Official Poverty Measure (OPM), which is calculated by the United States Census Bureau using a range of income and economic data.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-do-we-measure-poverty-and-is-there-a-better-way-to-do-it

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Feb 12, 2020

Budget Basics: The National Flood Insurance Program

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is run by the federal government to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-national-flood-insurance-program

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Mar 11, 2020

What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a measure administered through the tax code to address poverty. It was first enacted in 1975 on a temporary basis amid broader debates about welfare reform and had the primary goal of encouraging people to obtain employment.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit

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Mar 11, 2020

What Is the Child Tax Credit?

The child tax credit (CTC) is a measure administered though the tax code that is designed to make raising children more affordable by easing the financial burden faced by families.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-child-tax-credit

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Aug 14, 2020

The Highway Trust Fund Explained

Although the need for serious, long-term changes to the funding structure of the Highway Trust Fund is clear, there is disagreement over the approach to do so.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-highway-trust-fund