Growing Momentum for a Fiscal Commission in Congress
A fiscal commission would provide the space and structure for lawmakers to comprehensively review the entire budget and improve the fiscal path of the U.S.
Read MoreSenators We Elect in 2026 Will Have to Deal with Automatic Social Security Cuts
Without congressional action within the next six years, millions of Social Security recipients will face an automatic benefit cut of approximately 22 percent.
Read MoreWhat Is Stagflation, and How Would It Affect the National Debt?
Stagflation is rare, but when it does happen, it can have significant negative consequences for the economy and the national debt.
Read MoreBudget Basics: Federal Trust Funds
Federal trust funds bear little resemblance to their private-sector counterparts.
Read MoreThree Key Things to Know about CHIP
The Children’s Health Insurance Program is a key piece of the social safety net. Let’s take a look at what CHIP is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
Read MoreIssues: Social Programs
America’s largest social programs, Social Security and Medicare, are on an unsustainable fiscal path. Learn more about social programs and the national debt.
Read MoreSpending on Veterans in the Budget
Federal spending for veterans has increased relatively sharply in the past two decades as scores of veterans returned home from extended wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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 MoreContinuing Resolutions Are Stopgap Measures — But Now We Average Five a Year
While continuing resolutions can help avoid government shutdowns, they should be rarely used. However, CRs have become the norm.
Read MoreWhat Is a Continuing Resolution?
A continuing resolution is a temporary funding measure that Congress can use to fund the federal government for a limited amount of time.
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