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News from the Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement
The Treasury anticipates borrowing $1,597 billion over the next two quarters. This would be $215 billion more debt than it issued during the same period last year.
How Is K-12 Education Funded?
Public schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade are financed through a combination of local, state, and federal dollars in proportions that vary across and within states.
How Much Do We Spend on the Federal Workforce?
Here, we examine the federal government’s expenditure on its workforce, the evolution of its size over time, and the opportunities for budget savings.
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Aug 6, 2025
Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.
Aug 5, 2025
Chart Pack: Social Programs
A selection of charts about crucial social programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP), their financial outlook, and place within the federal budget.
Aug 5, 2025
News from the Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement
The Treasury anticipates borrowing $1,597 billion over the next two quarters. This would be $215 billion more debt than it issued during the same period last year.
Jul 22, 2025
How Is K-12 Education Funded?
Public schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade are financed through a combination of local, state, and federal dollars in proportions that vary across and within states.
Jul 18, 2025
How Much Do We Spend on the Federal Workforce?
Here, we examine the federal government’s expenditure on its workforce, the evolution of its size over time, and the opportunities for budget savings.
Jul 14, 2025
What Are Interest Costs on the National Debt?
Interest costs are on track to become the largest category of spending in the federal budget.
Jul 7, 2025
Chart Pack: Fiscal Outlook
The national debt is already at its highest level since just after World War II, and annual deficits are on an upward trajectory.