Our most popular charts from 2016 illustrate the nation's fiscal challenges in areas like defense spending, healthcare, and tax reform.
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.
A new report highlights the economic competitiveness and strength of North America — but warns that fiscal policy in the poses a challenge to growth.
With the election in the rearview mirror, a number of important fiscal and economic policy issues continued to simmer throughout November.
Tax expenditures cost the government about $1.5 trillion each year, more than the budget of any agency or major spending program.
A new report from Ernst & Young examines the U.S. government’s current financial situation.
Now that the hard-fought election is over, lawmakers face a series of pressing fiscal and budgetary issues in the New Year.
A newly updated report, prepared by Ernst & Young, reexamines the federal government's long-term fiscal outlook through the "fiscal gap" measure.
Debt was raised at the debates, but the candidates missed the opportunity to lat out their visions.
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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