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For those inclined to look beyond the sharp drop in the deficit this year, as we should, the budget update released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on May 14 has some striking indications of things to come. (more…)

This is post three of a three-part series on the developing consensus for the next steps on health care reform. Part One is here. Part Two is here. (more…)

After being suspended earlier this year, the federal debt limit is scheduled to come back into force within the next few days, underscoring the need for bipartisan cooperation to avoid another round of market-rattling political brinksmanship later this year.Treasury Secretary…

While the House and Senate have each passed their own budget resolutions for the coming fiscal year, Congress now needs to move the regular budget process forward through conference committee negotiations aimed at producing a compromise plan.Concord Coalition Co-Chair Sam…

While Washington continues to struggle with its budget problems, state and local governments face growing fiscal challenges as well. These challenges will likely add to the demands on the federal government in the years ahead, complicating the already difficult task…

At a public forum in Wisconsin, local policymakers, students and others last week heard about the importance of civil discussion and bipartisan cooperation in trying to solve the nation’s budget challenges. Former U.S. Comptroller General David M. Walker, Sen. Ron…

This is post one of a three-part series on the developing consensus for the next steps on health care reform. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. (more…)

Despite all the serious budget work facing Congress, lawmakers in both parties continue to distract themselves, fritter away time and confuse the public with proposals that serve no useful purpose. Last week provided two good examples.House Republicans were busy with…