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Sep 25, 2023
Poll: Strong Bipartisan Majority of Voters Call for Fiscal Commission
Voters are calling on their leaders to take concrete actions to put us on a better fiscal path.
Oct 13, 2023
Strengthening Medicare: Options to Increase Revenues
Most options to increase revenues relate to the payroll tax, since that is where most funding for the trust fund stems from today.
Nov 18, 2022
The Deficit Was Cut in Half in 2022 Thanks to the Expiration of Pandemic-Related Spending
One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Oct 15, 2020
Until COVID-19 Is Under Control, Economic Damage Will Linger, Experts Say
A pair of top policy experts offer insights into the economy, the effectiveness of relief legislation, and what it all means for the election and beyond.
Aug 3, 2023
What the Fitch Downgrade Says about our Fiscal Challenges
Fitch Ratings recently downgraded the U.S. long-term credit rating from its top mark of AAA to AA+.
Sep 9, 2013
Infographic: Welcome Back, Congress
The House and Senate return from August break today with their work cut out for them on the fiscal front. While the issues are serious, unfortunately there’s not much time to act. Whether it’s finding consensus on a $90 billion budget gap before the end of the fiscal year, or next month’s looming debt ceiling…
Oct 29, 2024
The U.S. Nearly Had a $2 Trillion Deficit Again
Despite a healthy economy driving revenues higher, the underlying deficit nearly reached $2 trillion for the second year in a row.
Oct 23, 2024
National Debt a Critical Election Issue for Swing State Voters
More than 9-in-10 voters across seven key states say it’s important for candidates to have a plan for the debt.
Apr 21, 2025
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.
May 2, 2025
The President’s “Skinny Budget” Reallocates Priorities for Appropriations
President Trump’s budget would maintain discretionary spending at the same amount — but would reallocate billions from other programs into defense and homeland security.