#Federal Budget

Two recent reports draw attention to the issue of generational equity and the burdens that the growing federal debt could place on younger Americans and future generations.The Congressional Budget Office’s 2013 Long-Term Budget Outlook, released earlier this month, shows that…

With advice and encouragement from two former U.S. House members, participants in a federal budget exercise Monday in Lawrence, Kansas developed broad fiscal reform plans that would put the government on a more responsible course over the next 10 years.The…

While a bill authorizing military action against Syria has been put on hold while diplomatic options are pursued, that country’s use of chemical weapons has raised additional questions about the impact of the budget sequester on the U.S. military.Some members…

The Congressional Budget Office has released new long-term projections that show why Washington must work towards comprehensive fiscal reforms even though the federal deficit has fallen sharply this year.“We’ve had some good short-term news on the deficit this year, but…

The latest budget struggles in Washington are a reminder of the need for public engagement in the nation’s fiscal challenges.“For 21 years, staff members of the nonpartisan Concord Coalition have crisscrossed the nation discussing the causes and consequences of federal…

Congress returned from recess Monday confronted by rapidly approaching fiscal deadlines. The Senate and House will both be in session only eight more days before the fiscal year ends Sept. 30. Lawmakers will need to quickly approve a spending plan…

Americans have had plenty of warnings about the need to deal with the nation’s fiscal challenges. And judging from how ordinary people respond to The Concord Coalition’s deficit-reduction exercises around the country, they expect more from Washington than unrealistic budget…

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has warned lawmakers that the government could hit its debt ceiling in mid-October, earlier than many analysts had predicted.Congress has no choice but to eventually raise the debt limit so the government can pay its bills…