Infographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $36 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.
Read MoreThe U.S. Just Had Its Highest Deficit Outside of Major War or Recession
One of the reasons to restrain debt and maintain a sustainable fiscal outlook is that emergencies arise that may necessitate federal support.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNational 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.
Read MoreWhy Have Federal Deficits Soared Over the Past Two Decades?
The widening budget deficit is attributable to both a decline in revenues and an increase in spending.
Read MoreThe White House Now Expects $2 Trillion Deficits by the End of the Decade
A set of new budget estimates reveals that even if the President’s budget were implemented in full, debt would still exceed its all-time high by the end of the decade.
Read MoreComprehensive Plans to Address the National Debt
Policy leaders and experts across the political spectrum have proposed a number of comprehensive plans to reduce America’s long-term debt.
Read MoreThe Nation’s Fiscal Outlook Just Got Worse — Here’s Why
The CBO updated its budget and economic projections, which now show that federal deficits are projected to be $2.1 trillion higher over the next decade than the agency projected just a few months ago.
Read MoreCBO’s New Report Shows Worsening Fiscal Outlook
The national debt is expected to exceed its record high in just 3 years.
Read MoreThe Lawmakers We Elect in November Will Face a Series of Important Fiscal Decisions
Here are some of the major fiscal deadlines that the leaders we elect for the next two, four, and six years will face.
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