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The Debt Ceiling Will Be Reinstated on January 1 — Here’s What’s at Stake
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What Is the Disaster Relief Fund?
Climate and weather-related natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. In addition to endangering lives, they are economically costly.
What Is Budget Reconciliation?
With narrow majorities in both Houses of Congress, Republicans are expected to make use of the budget reconciliation process to advance key pieces of their agenda.
Budget Basics: Medicaid
This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
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Seven Questions on Debt for the Final Presidential Debate
Here are some important questions that the moderator could ask at the final debate to start the conversation about our nation’s most pressing fiscal concerns.
Tax Modeling and Tax Reform: Why It’s Important
The budgetary and economic effects of proposed tax legislation are a critical element of the debate.
It’s Rare for Revenue Growth to Be This Weak
Revenues in 2018 didn’t even keep up with inflation, much less growth in nominal gross domestic product.
Deficits Much Larger Than Projected Just Three Months Ago
CBO projects that the deficit for 2019 will be $960 billion. That’s $63 billion (or 7 percent) above its estimate from just three months ago.
How the U.S. Response to Coronavirus Compares to the Rest of the World
The United States has generally focused more on supplementing incomes while other countries have adopted wage-subsidy programs.
How Much Has Coronavirus Relief Helped Healthcare Providers?
Healthcare workers, providers, and hospitals have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how has the U.S. government supported the sector?
10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States
A college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, but excessive levels of student debt can impose financial burdens on borrowers.