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Nov 13, 2025
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.
Oct 7, 2025
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.
Jan 14, 2026
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.
Aug 12, 2025
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.
Feb 17, 2026
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.
Nov 13, 2025
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.
Dec 7, 2021
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.
Dec 10, 2020
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.
Dec 7, 2016
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.
Jan 21, 2026
Careers: Senior Manager, Programs
The Senior Manager supports strategy implementation and drives operational excellence for the Next Gen portfolio.