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Feb 2, 2023
Divided Government — The Choice Between Governing Or Chaos
“The purpose of electing people to public office is to govern — to make the tough choices, to take the risks, to resolve differences and to enact policies that strengthen the nation,” writes Leon E. Panetta.
Nov 13, 2018
The Lame-Duck Congress and the 116th Congress Have Some Key Fiscal Issues on Their Agenda
There are a number of key fiscal issues not only facing the current Congress in coming weeks, but also awaiting the new Congress.
Mar 15, 2022
How Are We Paying for the Federal Response to the Coronavirus?
The federal government has enacted legislation to provide relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Treasury has ramped up borrowing to pay for it.
Feb 11, 2021
Pandemic Fuels Record-Breaking Deficits — and Other Key Takeaways from the Latest CBO Report
New CBO baseline projections show that the nation will face daunting fiscal challenges over the next decade.
Jul 7, 2020
See How the Coronavirus Has Impacted 10-Year Projections for GDP and More
It’s going to take at least a decade for the labor market to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest data from the CBO.
Feb 25, 2022
Top Four Lessons the Pandemic Taught Us about Improving Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance can be a critical government tool to ease suffering from economic downturns and hasten a recovery.
May 22, 2020
How Has the Coronavirus Affected the U.S. Economic Outlook
The U.S. economy was in its longest expansion since World War II. The pandemic, however, has altered that trajectory.
Apr 5, 2021
How Is the Government Supporting Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
America’s small businesses have been severely impacted by the pandemic — and lawmakers have focused a significant part of federal relief on helping them.
Nov 23, 2023
Fiscal Commissions: Promises and Disappointments
“The public has to be involved, educated, and understand the consequences of inaction. Legislators will not make difficult decisions unless their constituents see a need and reason to act,” writes G. William Hoagland.
Dec 22, 2017
Ten Charts That Sum Up This Year in Fiscal News
These charts illustrate some of the biggest fiscal policy stories from 2017.