FISCAL BLOG

The U.S. is experiencing an unusual and concerning phenomenon — the annual deficit is high even though the unemployment rate is low.

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Here we analyze the extent to which more funding impacts tax compliance, the tax gap, and federal revenues.

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Fiscal year 2024 has already begun and lawmakers will need to find a permanent solution to continue funding government activities beyond the expiration of the CRs.

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The Farm Bill provides an opportunity for policymakers to comprehensively address agricultural, food, conservation, and other issues.

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The last time Congress passed all appropriation bills on time was for fiscal year 1997, 27 years ago.

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Cracking down on the tax gap would not only introduce more fairness into the system, but it could be a big help for our nation’s fiscal imbalance.

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We asked 10 respected policy experts from across the ideological spectrum to share their views on a fiscal commission. Here are the key takeaways.

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Income levels for Americans vary across geography, race, and gender.

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In 2022, 26 million people — or 7.9 percent of the population – were uninsured, according to a report in September 2023 from the Census Bureau

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Social Security, America’s essential public retirement program, is on a path to depletion in less than 10 years.

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Solutions Initiative 2024

Seven think tanks from across the ideological spectrum all agree that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and we need to change course.

National Debt Clock

See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.