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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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Mar 1, 2012

Budget Basics: The Elements

Controlling our structural budget deficits will require major changes in budget policy.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances/the-elements

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Sep 25, 2012

Issues in Brief: Who Benefits From Medicaid?

Most Medicaid dollars are spent on disabled and elderly beneficiaries, whose incomes and financial resources are low enough to qualify for the program.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/who-benefits-from-medicaid

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Oct 4, 2012

Who Pays For Medicare? | Issues in Brief

Who Pays For Medicare?


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/who-pays-for-medicare

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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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Sep 28, 2013

Budget Basics: Healthcare Primer

The United States healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, and our healthcare costs are projected to keep rising. Despite these high costs, our health outcomes are generally no better than those of our peers, and in some cases are worse.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/healthcare-primer

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Dec 21, 2016

Budget Basics: Medicaid

This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-medicaid

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Apr 30, 2019

Budget Basics: Medicare

Medicare is an essential health insurance program serving millions of Americans, and a major part of the federal budget and our fiscal outlook.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/medicare

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Aug 23, 2019

Budget Basics: National Defense

The United States spent $631 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2018 according to the Office of Management and Budget, which amounts to 15 percent of the federal budget.


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