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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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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.
The U.S. Just Had Its Highest Deficit Outside of Major War or Recession
One of the reasons to restrain debt and maintain a sustainable fiscal outlook is that emergencies arise that may necessitate federal support.
What Is the Fiscal Gap?
A newly updated report, prepared by Ernst & Young, reexamines the federal government’s long-term fiscal outlook through the “fiscal gap” measure.
The Lame-Duck Congress and the 116th Congress Have Some Key Fiscal Issues on Their Agenda
There are a number of key fiscal issues not only facing the current Congress in coming weeks, but also awaiting the new Congress.
Coronavirus Executive Actions Highlight Our Broken Budget Process
President Trump signed executive actions related to unemployment insurance, payroll tax relief, student debt, and housing evictions.
How Did the Pandemic Affect the Way We Look at Deficits?
The pandemic caused a severe economic slowdown that reduced tax revenues and generated a set of large legislative responses.
President’s Budget Would Reduce Deficits by Raising Taxes on the Wealthy and Corporations
While this budget would be a step in the right direction, it does not adequately address the underlying structural imbalance that defines our fiscal outlook.