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Even with Economic Growth Factored in, OBBBA Would Increase Deficits

By jcurry | June 23, 2025
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The small, positive fiscal impact from slightly higher economic growth is projected to be more than offset by increased federal interest costs.

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589 Ways to Improve Government Efficiency and Reduce Deficits

By jcurry | June 10, 2025
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A new report outlines ways to find cost savings by reducing overlap, duplication, and fragmentation across the federal government.

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House Reconciliation Bill Would Add Trillions to the National Debt

By svillarreal | June 10, 2025
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The bill would increase debt by $3.0 trillion over the next 10 years, driving it from nearly 100 percent of GDP now to 124 percent of GDP by 2034.

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The Scorekeepers Agree: Budget Bill will Increase U.S. Debt by Trillions

By svillarreal | June 6, 2025

The House recently passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and scorekeepers are unanimous in their assessment that it would increase federal debt.

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House Reconciliation Bill Would Increase the National Debt by More Than Any Other Recent Legislation

By jcurry | June 4, 2025
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The House recently passed the largest reconciliation bill ever. CBO estimates it would add $2.4 trillion (excluding interest) to the national debt over 10 years.

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United States Is Borrowing at a Higher Rate than the Global Average, Warns IMF

By svillarreal | May 27, 2025
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New IMF reports serve as a warning to all countries that global fiscal and economic conditions are veering into dangerous territory.

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Moody’s Downgrade of U.S. Credit Rating Highlights Risks of Rising National Debt

By briteweb | May 19, 2025
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For the first time ever, all three major credit ratings agencies have downgraded U.S. credit below their top rating.

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New Report: Rising National Debt Will Cause Significant Damage to the U.S. Economy

By jcurry | May 19, 2025
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On all key financial metrics, from GDP and investment to jobs to wages, the growing national debt harms future economic prospects for American citizens.

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The President’s “Skinny Budget” Reallocates Priorities for Appropriations

By aklawitter | May 2, 2025
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President Trump’s budget would maintain discretionary spending at the same amount — but would reallocate billions from other programs into defense and homeland security.

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The National Debt Can Crowd Out Investments in the Economy — Here’s How

By briteweb | April 23, 2025
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Large amounts of federal debt could “crowd out” investments by the private sector, making the economy less productive and stunting wage growth.

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