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U.S. Healthcare System Ranks Seventh Worldwide — Innovative but Fiscally Unsustainable
Spending on healthcare in the United States has far outpaced other major healthcare systems without yielding better outcomes.
Infographic: How Are Capital Gains Taxed?
The capital gains tax, which is a levy on said profits, is categorized as part of individual income tax revenues, but it is administered at a lower rate than ordinary income.
Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Could Be Exhausted In 8 Years
Without reform, Medicare spending will continue to rise over the coming years — threatening the HI Trust Fund and placing immense pressure on the federal budget.
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Jun 3, 2025
Budget Basics: The National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program is run by the federal government to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures.
Apr 8, 2025
How Do Quantitative Easing and Tightening Affect the Federal Budget?
The Federal Reserve plays an important role in stabilizing the country’s economy.
Dec 20, 2024
10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States
A college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, but excessive levels of student debt can impose financial burdens on borrowers.
Jul 18, 2024
Here’s What We Know about Foreign-Born Workers, and How They Compare to the Native-Born Population
A substantial part of the labor force is foreign born, so an understanding of that population’s characteristics is key to understanding the overall economy.
Apr 23, 2024
The Federal Government’s Support for Low-Income Housing Expanded During the Pandemic
The federal government spent $67 billion on housing assistance in 2023, representing just over 1 percent of total federal outlays.
Apr 11, 2024
How Much Funding Do State and Local Governments Receive from Federal Government?
Over the last four decades, federal grants to state and local governments have made up about 17 percent of their total revenues.
Jun 5, 2023
How Much COVID Funding Remains Unspent?
As part of a potential deal to raise the debt ceiling, policymakers are considering rescinding remaining funding for COVID-19 relief.