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Analysis: The President’s FY 2018 Budget

By briteweb | May 26, 2017
President's Budget 2018

The President’s budget has a worthy goal of deficit reduction. However the economic assumptions underlying the president’s budget are optimistic.

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Six Ideas to Improve the Budget Process

By briteweb | December 13, 2016
Washington, DC, haze

The recent contentious budget battles have contributed to a decline in the public’s faith in the political system. A new report suggests a way forward.

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Report: U.S. Debt a Drag on Competitiveness

By briteweb | December 7, 2016
Chicago skyline

A new report highlights the economic competitiveness and strength of North America — but warns that fiscal policy in the poses a challenge to growth.

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Ernst & Young: Government’s Financial Outlook Unsustainable

By briteweb | November 10, 2016

A new report from Ernst & Young examines the U.S. government’s current financial situation.

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What the Candidates Said About the Debt

By briteweb | October 20, 2016
Final Presidential Debate Between Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Held In Las Vegas

The third presidential debate included a dedicated segment on the national debt, giving both candidates a chance to talk about their vision.

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Voters Still Waiting for Long-Term Fiscal Plans

By briteweb | October 7, 2016
Voters go to the polls

Polls show that voters are concerned about the nation’s fiscal health and would like to hear substantive plans from the candidates.

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Congress Faces Urgent Budgetary To-Do List

By briteweb | October 4, 2016

Stopgap legislation may keep the government operating in the short term, but lawmakers face more budgetary challenges in the coming weeks and months.

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This Month in Fiscal News: Debates, the CR, and Fiscal Challenges Ahead

By briteweb | October 3, 2016

At the first presidential debate, both candidates acknowledged the growing national debt, but voters want to hear more.

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Have the Debt and Deficits Gotten Better?

By briteweb | August 3, 2016
Fiscal Outlook

Part of the problem when discussing America’s long-term debt is that it is often confused with short-term deficits.

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Poll: Voters Want Candidates to Address National Debt

By briteweb | March 15, 2016
Voters cast ballots

79% agree that a presidential candidate from their party should make the debt one of the top 3 priorities of his or her campaign.

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