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Dismayed Over Federal Budget, Some Experts See Positive State Examples

Jun 29, 2015

Federal officials could take some lessons from the success that many state leaders have had in putting together responsible budgets, according to former elected officials and others at a recent panel discussion in Washington. (more…)

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CBO Says Repealing ACA Could Boost Deficits

Jun 23, 2015

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) last week estimated that repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would increase deficits by $137 billion over the next decade and by even more after that. “A repeal would reduce deficits during the first half…

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Two Former Governors To Receive Concord Award

Jun 23, 2015

This week the Concord Coalition is giving its 2015 Paul E. Tsongas Economic Patriot Award to Mitch Daniels and Evan Bayh III, two former Indiana governors who have both wrestled with difficult fiscal decisions. (more…)

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Lawmakers Weigh Options on Transportation Funding

Jun 23, 2015

After passing a two-month extension of transportation programs in May, lawmakers are scrambling to scrape together enough revenue to replenish the Highway Trust Fund. The Department of Transportation confirmed last week that the trust fund will be unable to make…

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‘First Budget’ Activists Ask Candidates About Their Plans

Jun 21, 2015

In Iowa and New Hampshire, presidential hopefuls in both parties are learning to expect incisive questions on how they plan to rein in the federal debt from First Budget, a joint effort by The Concord Coalition and the Campaign to…

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Iowa Voters Concerned About Rising Federal Debt

Jun 17, 2015

Presidential hopefuls should note recent polling results in Iowa that reflect widespread voter concerns about the nation’s budget problems, according to a guest column this week by two “First Budget” leaders in the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. “We find it…

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IMF Says Fiscal Uncertainty Damages U.S. Economy

Jun 17, 2015

Recent findings by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) criticized U.S. officials for the state of American fiscal policy, calling it “dysfunctional” and on “an unsustainable path.” In a preliminary report on the U.S. economy, IMF staff pointed to a…

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‘First Budget’ Election Guide Counters Misinformation

Jun 17, 2015

The national debt and related federal budget issues are surrounded by myths and misinformation that are often amplified during political campaigns. That’s why “First Budget,” a joint non-partisan initiative of The Concord Coalition and Fix the Debt, has just released…

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2016 Hopefuls Should Heed Long-Term Budget Outlook

Jun 17, 2015

The Congressional Budget Office released worrisome long-term projections on Tuesday that deserve to be a central focus for the 2016 presidential candidates. “Today’s Long-Term Budget Outlook should be considered an essential campaign primer for the presidential candidates in both parties,”…

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GAO Urges More Openness in Setting Doctor Fees

Jun 9, 2015

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently completed a review of the process used by the government to determine payment rates for over 7,000 services provided by doctors. It substantiated previous criticism of the process while acknowledging some recent movement towards…

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Senate Weighs Flawed Defense Authorization Bill

Jun 9, 2015

In the face of a veto threat from President Obama, the Senate is expected to vote this week on a defense authorization bill. In a statement of administration policy issued last week, the administration said the legislation lacks cost-saving reforms…

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Fed Survey Shows Lack of Retirement Planning

Jun 8, 2015

A new survey reinforces a growing body of evidence that many Americans are unprepared for retirement. Thirty-nine percent of non-retirees have given little or no thought to retirement planning, and 31 percent have no retirement savings or pensions, according to…

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Dismayed Over Federal Budget, Some Experts See Positive State Examples

CBO Says Repealing ACA Could Boost Deficits

Two Former Governors To Receive Concord Award

Lawmakers Weigh Options on Transportation Funding

‘First Budget’ Activists Ask Candidates About Their Plans

Iowa Voters Concerned About Rising Federal Debt

IMF Says Fiscal Uncertainty Damages U.S. Economy

‘First Budget’ Election Guide Counters Misinformation

2016 Hopefuls Should Heed Long-Term Budget Outlook

GAO Urges More Openness in Setting Doctor Fees

Senate Weighs Flawed Defense Authorization Bill

Fed Survey Shows Lack of Retirement Planning

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