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Former Lawmakers Bemoan Political Divisions

Jul 1, 2014
A Concord Coalition panel discussion recently highlighted the continuing need for fiscal reform, with former lawmakers lamenting the sharp divisions within and between the two political parties.“We have a fiscal challenge which is really a political challenge which really is…
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Still a Long Way to Go on 2015 Spending Bills

Jul 1, 2014
After Democrats and Republicans agreed late last year to overall spending levels for 2015, there were widespread hopes that smoother sailing was ahead for the appropriations process this year.Halfway through the year, however, the House has passed only five of…
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Overseas Funding Request Includes Questionable Items

Jul 1, 2014
The administration has requested $65.8 billion in funding for the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account in 2015, including money for certain items that seem more appropriate for the military’s base budget.The OCO account is exempt from discretionary spending caps while…
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Examining Benefits of a Two-Year Budget Cycle

Jul 1, 2014
Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby told a House panel last week that switching to a two-year budget cycle would make time for better congressional oversight, improve long-term planning and help lawmakers focus on badly needed fiscal reforms.He and…
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Concord Coalition Program Highlights Need for Reform — and Political Divisions That Get in the Way

Jun 28, 2014
Short-term improvements in the federal government’s finances have led to widespread complacency in Washington about fiscal reform. (more…)
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Thousands Play Updated Federal Budget Challenge

Jun 24, 2014
More than 7,000 students, retirees, political leaders and other citizens have played The Concord Coalition’s updated Federal Budget Challenge since we put the latest version online a month ago.The exercise lets players decide for themselves how they would reduce the…
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Durbin, Coburn to Receive Economic Patriot Award

Jun 24, 2014
The Concord Coalition is honoring Senators Dick Durbin and Tom Coburn with the 2014 Paul E. Tsongas Economic Patriot Award for their deep commitment to fiscal responsibility.“Senators Coburn and Durbin have tirelessly encouraged their colleagues in both parties to focus…
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Gregg, Rendell Call for Bipartisan Cooperation on Reform

Jun 24, 2014
Former U.S. Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire and former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell called for bipartisan action to rein in the federal debt at a forum last week in New Hampshire.Gregg, a member of The Concord Coalition’s Board of…
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House OKs Defense Bill But Rejects Proposed Savings

Jun 24, 2014
The House passed its Fiscal 2015 defense spending bill last week without key reforms that the Pentagon had proposed.The legislation, opposed by the administration, appropriates $490.7 billion for the base military budget. The legislation includes weapons systems the Pentagon has…
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Congress Sounds Retreat on Difficult Choices

Jun 24, 2014
After lawmakers last year reached a bipartisan budget agreement, this was supposed to be the year of a harmless fiscal ceasefire on Capitol Hill. Unfortunately, the ceasefire is becoming a retreat on fiscal responsibility.“On issues ranging from tax and entitlement…
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Bad Omens in This Year’s Retreat From Hard Choices

Jun 24, 2014
Following last year’s bipartisan budget agreement, this was supposed to be the year of a harmless fiscal ceasefire on Capitol Hill. Unfortunately, the ceasefire is becoming a retreat for fiscal responsibility. (more…)
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Updated Federal Budget Challenge Already Producing Results

Jun 20, 2014
More than 7,000 students, retirees, political leaders and other citizens have played The Concord Coalition’s updated Federal Budget Challenge since we put the updated version online a month ago. (more…)
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