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Mar 15, 2021
Here’s Everything the Federal Government Has Done to Respond to the Coronavirus So Far
The pandemic has caused a public health crisis as well as substantial economic disruption. So far, lawmakers have enacted six separate pieces of legislation.
Jan 14, 2022
How Have States Used Their Direct COVID Relief Funds?
Here are some notable trends showing how lower levels of government have spent some of their relief funds.
Jan 29, 2021
Q4 GDP Continues to Grow, Though at a Much Slower Pace
New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows a sharp drop in the rate of economic growth at the end of last year.
May 13, 2024
How Did the TCJA Affect Corporate Tax Revenues?
For the first few years after TCJA’s enactment, revenues from corporate taxes dropped sharply, but they returned to pre-TCJA levels starting in 2021.
Sep 6, 2019
CBO: Recent Budget Deal Will Add $1.7 Trillion to the National Debt over the Next 10 Years
The budget projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reaffirm the perilous path of deficits and debt expected over the next decade.
Nov 7, 2022
How Much Does the United States Spend on Prescription Drugs Compared to Other Countries?
The U.S. spends twice as much on prescription drugs as other comparatively wealthy nations, on average.
Jan 19, 2021
Infographic: President Biden and Congress Face a Range of Complex and Urgent Policy Issues
Putting our economy on a path to recovery continue to be the most pressing priorities for our nation. At the same time, our fiscal outlook has worsened considerably.
Jan 31, 2020
As America Enters Era of Trillion-Dollar Deficits, Voters Want Action on the Debt
As the country enters an era of trillion-dollar annual deficits, Americans hold deep concerns about the national debt.
Apr 16, 2025
Debt vs. Deficits: What’s the Difference?
The words debt and deficit come up frequently in debates about policy decisions. The two concepts are similar, but are often confused.
Mar 11, 2025
Here’s What a Budget Gimmick Is and How to Spot One
Lawmakers should avoid the use of budget gimmicks, which can hide the true fiscal impact of legislation.