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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.
Apr 8, 2010
CBO’s Reestimate of the President’s Budget
Over the 2011-2020 period CBO’s deficit estimates are more that $1 trillion higher than those projected by the Administration.
Jan 7, 2020
Voters Concerned about Fiscal Irresponsibility in Washington as Lawmakers Add Red Ink
With Congress and the president adopting a Fiscal Year 2020 budget that will result in a deficit this year of greater than $1 trillion, addressing the unsustainable fiscal outlook remains a high priority for voters.
Jun 9, 2022
‘Student Debt Smarter’ Launched to Help Students Considering College Loans
The digital hub features a unique Student Debt Affordability Calculator that will help millions of people make better-informed decisions about student loans.