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How Does the Federal Government Subsidize Healthcare Under the ACA — and What Does It Cost?
In 2025, the expansions of the premium tax credit under the Affordable Care Act will expire, and lawmakers will have to decide whether to extend them.
5 Facts About Rising Income Inequality in the United States
The concentration of income toward high earners has become more pronounced since 1981.
Growing National Debt Sets Off Alarm Bells for U.S. Business Leaders
Debt rising unsustainably threatens the country’s economic future, and a number of business leaders have signaled their concern.
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Spending on Veterans in the Budget
This piece examines spending on veterans within the budget and outlines the factors that have pushed it higher in recent years.
The United States Spends More on Defense than the Next 9 Countries Combined
Defense spending by the United States accounted for nearly 40 percent of military expenditures by countries around the world in 2023.
What Are Overseas Contingency Operations?
Military activities are funded by federal appropriations. Learn more about how military spending is used to meet national priorities in war zones.
Chart Pack: Defense Spending
A selection of key charts on defense spending in the United States.
Budget Basics: National Defense
The national defense budget funds a wide range of activities and represents a significant share of overall federal spending.
House Proposes Modest Increase in Defense Spending
The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would provide $761.7 billion in defense funding during fiscal year 2023 — a proposed increase of 5 percent.
Infographic: The Facts About U.S. Defense Spending
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.