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Continuing Resolutions Are Stopgap Measures — But Now We Average Five a Year

While continuing resolutions can help avoid government shutdowns, they should be rarely used. However, CRs have become the norm.

How Does the U.S. Healthcare System Compare to Other Countries?

Despite higher healthcare spending, America’s health outcomes are not any better than those in other developed countries.

What Are Estate and Gift Taxes and How Do They Work?

Estate and gift taxes produce relatively lower revenue compared to other sources, but they generate a significant amount of attention, and even controversy.

Why Are Americans Paying More for Healthcare?

High healthcare spending is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it leads to better health outcomes. However, that is not the case in the United States.

Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget

A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.

A Brief History of U.S. Government Shutdowns

Government shutdowns (and the threat of them) are a recent phenomenon and something other developed countries don’t contend with.

Poverty Rate Increased for the First Time in Five Years

For the first time in five years, the official poverty rate was higher than it was in the prior year, a result of the pandemic.

13 Charts That Show the Stunning Impact of 2020 on Our Fiscal and Economic Outlook

Our fiscal situation was already unsustainable, but COVID-19 certainly did not help.

Report: U.S. Debt a Drag on Competitiveness

A new report highlights the economic competitiveness and strength of North America — but warns that fiscal policy in the poses a challenge to growth.

Careers: Senior Manager, Programs

The Senior Manager supports strategy implementation and drives operational excellence for the Next Gen portfolio.