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Rising Interest Rates Will Affect Everything from Mortgages to National Debt

By briteweb | December 21, 2018
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Although a return to a normalized interest environment is a good sign for the strength of the economy, rate increases will make it more expensive to borrow.

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Budget Basics: Balanced Budget Amendment — Pros and Cons

By briteweb | November 27, 2018
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What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?

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The Lame-Duck Congress and the 116th Congress Have Some Key Fiscal Issues on Their Agenda

By briteweb | November 13, 2018

There are a number of key fiscal issues not only facing the current Congress in coming weeks, but also awaiting the new Congress.

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Five Things That We Have Learned Since the Tax Cuts Were Enacted

By briteweb | October 31, 2018

Last year’s tax cuts have had significant implications for the federal budget, our economy, and every family and business in the country.

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Both Parties Can Pick Up Late Support by Addressing the National Debt

By briteweb | October 31, 2018
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Seven in ten voters say the record national debt will be an important factor in their vote in next week’s Midterm Elections.

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It’s Rare for Revenue Growth to Be This Weak

By briteweb | October 29, 2018

Revenues in 2018 didn’t even keep up with inflation, much less growth in nominal gross domestic product.

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Corporate Tax Receipts Took an Unprecedented Drop This Year

By briteweb | October 17, 2018

Corporate tax receipts dropped by 31% in 2018 — an unprecedented decline during a time of economic growth. What’s responsible for the plunge?

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How Will the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs Affect Medicare?

By briteweb | September 4, 2018

Rising costs of prescription drugs and their effect on Medicare could have serious consequences on our healthcare system and our nation’s fiscal well-being.

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With Election Looming, Congress Returns to Full Agenda

By briteweb | September 4, 2018

Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate return to Washington to face a number of important policy decisions and deadlines.

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Last Year’s Tax Law Did Not Simplify the System — It Added More Tax Breaks

By briteweb | August 13, 2018

Last year’s tax legislation was a key opportunity to simplify the tax code, but the TCJA actually increased the number of tax breaks.

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