How Much Government Spending Goes to Children?
Interest costs on the national debt are expected to rapidly outstrip spending on children in coming years.
Read MoreShould We Eliminate the Social Security Tax Cap?
There have been a number of proposals to increase, eliminate, or otherwise adjust the payroll tax cap as a way to shore up Social Security’s finances.
Read MoreWould Increased Funding for the IRS Narrow the Tax Gap?
Nearly half a trillion dollars in taxes go uncollected every year. Can increased funding for the IRS bring in more federal revenues?
Read MoreWhat Is the Farm Bill, and Why Does It Matter for the Federal Budget?
The Farm Bill provides an opportunity for policymakers to comprehensively address agricultural, food, conservation, and other issues.
Read MoreHow Fixing the Appropriation Process Can Help Avoid a Shutdown
There is no question that the appropriation process is broken, with lawmakers consistently missing deadlines and often resorting to the less-than-ideal outcomes.
Read MoreThe U.S. Forgoes Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Each Year Due to Unpaid Taxes
Cracking down on the tax gap would not only introduce more fairness into the system, but it could be a big help for our nation’s fiscal imbalance.
Read MoreWith Automatic Benefit Cuts Looming, Nearly All Voters Want Lawmakers to Reform Social Security
Social Security, America’s essential public retirement program, is on a path to depletion in less than 10 years.
Read MoreWhat Are Earmarks and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.
Read MoreDo Budget Caps Work? 6 Ways to Make Them More Effective
Lawmakers have previously implemented various forms of caps to restrain spending that have been effective at times
Read MoreWhat is a Wealth Tax, and Should the United States Have One?
A wealth tax would impose a levy on assets owned by an individual or household — as opposed to, for example, an income tax.
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