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New Federal Budget Challenge Already Teaching Lessons

Oct 2, 2012
The latest version of our budget game, the Federal Budget Challenge, has been online for only two weeks, yet has been played by over 5,000 people from almost half of the states in the nation. The Challenge lets players examine…
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Forum to Feature Experts on Pro-Growth Tax Reform

Sep 25, 2012
WASHINGTON – The third forum in a new initiative to focus attention on the nation’s fiscal challenges will be held in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 27. The program will feature Lawrence Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury; Martin…
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Four Perspectives on Pitfalls, Opportunities for Reform

Sep 25, 2012
Reviewing the dismal state of federal finances last week, two current members of Congress and two former lawmakers emphasized both the urgency of reform and some of the obstacles that must be overcome.They offered their thoughts during a panel discussion…
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Concord Honors ‘Great 38’ for Supporting Bipartisan Deficit Reduction

Sep 25, 2012
The Concord Coalition last week honored 38 “economic patriots” in the U.S. House for their votes in favor of a broad, bipartisan deficit-reduction plan earlier this year. (more…)
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Senate Passes Continuing Resolution

Sep 25, 2012
In a 62-30 vote early Saturday morning, the Senate approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through March 27 at a level that is consistent with the $1.047 trillion cap included in the Budget Control Act. Earlier this month…
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Congress Leaves ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Decisions Until After the Election

Sep 25, 2012
Fulfilling pessimistic expectations, Congress has decided to leave many of this year’s big fiscal decisions to be made in a few short weeks after the November elections.Both the House and Senate have adjourned until after the elections. At that point…
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Concord Coalition Honors 38 ‘Economic Patriots’ in the U.S. House for Supporting Comprehensive, Bipartisan Fiscal Reform

Sep 21, 2012
WASHINGTON -- The Concord Coalition last night honored 38 “economic patriots” in the U.S. House for their courage in voting for a comprehensive, bipartisan deficit reduction plan earlier this year. Former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, a Concord co-chairman, praised…
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House Passes Continuing Resolution

Sep 18, 2012
The House voted 329-91 last week to approve a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through March 27 at a level that is consistent with the $1.047 trillion cap included in the Budget Control Act. The Senate is expected…
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OMB Report Details Automatic Cuts

Sep 18, 2012
Last Friday the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a report detailing the effects of automatic spending cuts scheduled to begin taking effect in January. The cuts are required by the 2011 Budget Control Act (BCA) because the Joint…
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Former Treasury Secretaries Lament Budget Politics

Sep 18, 2012
The most difficult obstacles to fiscal reform efforts are more political than economic, as several speakers emphasized at a Strengthening of America -- Our Children’s Future forum last Wednesday.The country has the strength and capacity to deal with its budget…
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Leaders of Bipartisan Panels Discuss Reform Efforts

Sep 18, 2012
Two prominent bipartisan groups produced comprehensive plans in late 2010 to put the federal budget on a sustainable course. On Monday the group’s four co-chairs explained how they did it – and hoped that elected officials would eventually follow their…
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Gates, Mullen Warn of Risks to National Security

Sep 18, 2012
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Michael Mullen said Monday that Washington’s fiscal ailments pose a serious threat to national security, but they warned that sharp automatic spending cuts scheduled to start…
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