(Arlington, VA - Sept. 1, 2026) - Concord Action Executive Director Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux released the following statement in response to the U.S. House passing a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund government spending until Dec. 11: “Just in time for…
James Carville once joked that if he were reincarnated, he’d want to come back as the bond market because “you can intimidate everybody.” For decades, that line captured the market’s reputation as the ultimate disciplinarian of fiscal policy. And while…
(Arlington, Va. - August 25, 2026) In the days since the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion, Concord Action advocates have sent over 2,900 letters to their members of Congress, urging lawmakers to confront the country’s worsening fiscal outlook. View…
When it comes to Social Security reform, Wendell Primus of the Brookings Institution and Romina Boccia of the Cato Institute don’t agree on much. In fact, they don’t even agree on Social Security’s main purpose. During a recent Concord Action…
Concord’s Bourdeaux: “Congress cannot pay lip service to this milestone today and then simply return to business as usual tomorrow.” (Arlington, VA - 8.19.2026) - The U.S. national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, a staggering milestone equal to nearly…
Each month in our discussion groups, we’ll explore a new topic by sharing a collection of articles and resources in advance. Then, we’ll come together on Zoom to discuss what we’ve learned, hear different perspectives, and engage in thoughtful conversation.…
This week marks the 91st anniversary of Social Security, a program that has provided retirement and disability income to generations of Americans. However, the Social Security trustees recently released their annual report, and the news is troubling. Barring significant congressional…
(Arlington, Va. - Aug. 14, 2026) – On the 91st anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act, Concord Action Executive Director Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux released the following statement: “For 91 years, Social Security represented a promise between generations.…
(Arlington, VA - Aug. 8, 2026) - Concord Action Executive Director Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux released the following statement in response to U.S. Senate approval of a short-term stopgap spending bill that avoids tough decisions and instead punts their legally mandated…
Concord Action welcomes a variety of viewpoints on issues related to the long-term fiscal health of the nation. The following is a guest essay written by Concord Fiscal Lookout Owen Paepke who is the author of The Evolution of Progress…
(Arlington, Va. - Aug. 5, 2026) - The U.S. Senate Finance Committee met Wednesday to examine the PROMISE Act and other proposals for addressing Social Security’s rapidly approaching financial deadline. Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted…
As Medicare marks its 61st anniversary, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how this cornerstone program has evolved, not only in the lives it touches but also in its share of the federal budget. Since its inception, Medicare has…
