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 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 MoreBudget Basics: How Does Social Security Work?
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.
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 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.
Read MoreThe Federal Government’s Support for Low-Income Housing Expanded During the Pandemic
The federal government spent $67 billion on housing assistance in 2023, representing just over 1 percent of total federal outlays.
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