What Types of Securities Does the Treasury Issue?
Let’s take a closer look at a few key characteristics of Treasury borrowing that can affect its budgetary cost.
Read MoreHow Does the U.S. Healthcare System Compare to Other Countries?
Despite higher healthcare spending, America’s health outcomes are not any better than those in other developed countries.
Read MoreSolutions for Social Security Sustainability
Right now, Social Security’s finances are in trouble, and without reform the program will be unable to pay out full benefits in about a decade.
Read MoreInfographic: The Facts About U.S. Defense Spending
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.
Read MoreHow Much Would It Cost to Make the TCJA Permanent?
Most of the individual tax provisions and a handful of business provisions in the TCJA are scheduled to expire in the next few years.
Read MoreHigher Interest Rates Could Cause the National Debt to Skyrocket
Interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities have a significant influence on federal borrowing costs.
Read MoreThese Tax Expenditures Cost Billions More Than Anticipated — Here’s Why
The growing price tags demonstrate that the ultimate cost of a new tax break can be difficult to anticipate.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreBudget Basics: National Defense
The national defense budget funds a wide range of activities and represents a significant share of overall federal spending.
Read MoreHow Much Does the Government Spend on International Affairs?
Federal spending for international affairs, which supports American diplomacy and development aid, is a small portion of the U.S. budget.
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