No Tax on Social Security Would Weaken Both Social Security and Medicare
Republicans in Congress are considering several new tax cuts that would reduce federal revenues by trillions of dollars over the next decade.
Read MoreThe United States Spends More on Defense than the Next 9 Countries Combined
Defense spending by the United States accounted for nearly 40 percent of military expenditures by countries around the world in 2023.
Read MoreThe National Debt Can Crowd Out Investments in the Economy — Here’s How
Large amounts of federal debt could “crowd out” investments by the private sector, making the economy less productive and stunting wage growth.
Read MoreHow Much Can the Administration Really Save by Cutting Down on Improper Payments?
Cutting down on improper payments could increase program efficiency, bolster Americans’ confidence in their government, and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
Read MoreDebt 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.
Read MoreHow Do States Pay for Medicaid?
Medicaid’s role in state budgets is unique, since the program acts as both an expenditure and the largest source of federal support in state budgets.
Read MoreChart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.
Read MoreInfographic: How the U.S. Tax System Works
One issue that most lawmakers and voters agree on is that our tax system needs reform.
Read MoreHow Does Government Healthcare Spending Differ From Private Insurance?
Government insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, made up 45 percent, or $1.9 trillion, of national healthcare spending.
Read MoreChart Pack: Economic Outlook
A selection of charts providing an overview of the U.S. economic outlook.
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