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United States Projected to See Rapid Economic Growth — the Highest among Developed Countries

Economists don’t always agree — but there is a wide consensus developing that the United States is in store for rapid economic growth.

Welcome Back, Congress — Congress Faces Key Fiscal Deadline When Returning from Recess

While Congress has not taken steps toward reining in our high and rising national debt, lawmakers did address a couple of pending fiscal items.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Student Loan Forgiveness?

Currently, more Americans owe a greater average amount of student debt than at any time in U.S. history.

What Is Free College and How Much Would It Cost?

While the United States does not currently have a nationwide free college program, a number of such initiatives have been proposed in the past few years.

What Is the Difference Between a Corporation and a Pass-Through Business — and Why Does It Matter for Our Economy and Budget?

When most Americans think about businesses in this country, the word “corporation” may come to mind — but the vast majority of businesses in the United States are not structured as traditional corporations, but as pass-through entities.

What to Know About the New Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments

A key provision of the ARP advances half of the expected credit for 2021 in periodic payments, which have now begun.

With Election Looming, Congress Returns to Full Agenda

Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate return to Washington to face a number of important policy decisions and deadlines.

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.

7 Key Facts About U.S. Healthcare Spending

Healthcare spending in the United States is a key driver of the nation’s fiscal imbalance and has risen notably over the past few decades.

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.