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Tax Cuts Then and Now: The Debt Is Much Higher
Lawmakers should pursue policies that don’t make our fiscal outlook even worse.
What is a Wealth Tax, and Should the United States Have One?
Proponents of the wealth tax argue that it could help address rising wealth and income inequality while also generating revenues.
News from the Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement
As borrowing has risen, the Treasury has generally been increasing the proportion of bills (maturity of one year or less) in its portfolio of marketable securities.
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Tax Cuts Then and Now: The Debt Is Much Higher
Lawmakers should pursue policies that don’t make our fiscal outlook even worse.
What is a Wealth Tax, and Should the United States Have One?
Proponents of the wealth tax argue that it could help address rising wealth and income inequality while also generating revenues.
News from the Quarterly Treasury Refunding Statement
As borrowing has risen, the Treasury has generally been increasing the proportion of bills (maturity of one year or less) in its portfolio of marketable securities.
Budget Resolution Relies on Overly Optimistic Assumptions About Discretionary Spending
Future discretionary spending cuts, which cannot technically be included in reconciliation bills, are difficult to achieve as credible offsets.
Top 10 Reasons Why the National Debt Matters
At $36 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
Chart Pack: Social Programs
A selection of charts about crucial social programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP), their financial outlook, and place within the federal budget.
What Are Refundable Tax Credits?
The cost of refundable tax credits has grown over the past several years, with the number and budgetary impact of the credits increasing.