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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreBudget Basics: Medicaid
This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
Read MoreContinuing 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.
Read MoreThe Debt Ceiling Will Be Reinstated on January 1 — Here’s What’s at Stake
One of the first, and most consequential, decisions facing newly elected lawmakers will be what to do with the debt ceiling.
Read MoreSolutions for Medicare Sustainability
Seven leading policy organizations put forward proposals to strengthen Medicare’s fiscal outlook while maintaining quality of care.
Read MoreChart Pack: Corporate Taxes
A selection of key charts on corporate income taxes in the United States and how they fit within the federal budget.
Read MoreChart Pack: Individual Taxes
A selection of key charts on individual income taxes in the United States and how they fit within the federal budget.
Read MoreChart Pack: Defense Spending
A selection of key charts on defense spending in the United States.
Read MoreChart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.
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