Advancing Fiscal Solutions
America’s fiscal challenges are serious, but they are solvable.
We support and produce a wide range of unbiased, substantive research and data, helping policymakers, journalists and the public develop a fuller understanding of our fiscal and economic outlook — and illuminating a way forward.
Many Solutions Exist
Solutions Initiative
The Solutions Initiative brings together leading policy organizations from across the political spectrum to develop comprehensive plans to put America on a stronger, more sustainable fiscal path.
Highlights From Our Grantees & Partners
Saving Social Security
A report from the Committee for Economic Development lays out the need to shore up Social Security’s finances and explores various options for reforming the program.
From Riches to Rags: Causes of Fiscal Deterioration Since 2001
Analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) outlines how both spending increases and revenue reductions can explain the growth in deficits and debt.
Program Highlights
Further Reading
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.
Continuing 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.