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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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GAO: Congress and Trump Administration Face Serious Fiscal Challenges
“The federal government’s fiscal path is unsustainable,” warns the Government Accountability Office.
Budget Process Reform: What Are Budget Caps?
There are separate limits on how much funding can be provided for defense and nondefense purposes through the appropriation process.
Rising Interest Rates Will Affect Everything from Mortgages to National Debt
Although a return to a normalized interest environment is a good sign for the strength of the economy, rate increases will make it more expensive to borrow.
Fed Reduces Target Interest Rate
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced a decrease in the federal funds rate — the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight.
Legislation to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic Has Reduced Federal Revenues by $500 Billion
Coronavirus relief legislation is expected to increase federal deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade.
83 Ways We Can Reduce the Deficit, According to CBO
It’s important for lawmakers to consider the many available policy options for improving that outlook.
What Is the Difference Between a Corporation and a Pass-Through Business — and Why Does It Matter for Our Economy and Budget?
When most Americans think about businesses in this country, the word “corporation” may come to mind — but the vast majority of businesses in the United States are not structured as traditional corporations, but as pass-through entities.