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Good Lesson at the Naval War College: A Strong Defense and Fiscal Responsibility Are Not Mutually Exclusive

Jun 21, 2010

Last month I participated in a conference of mostly military officials and national security experts at the Naval War College in Newport, RI. The conference title was “Economics and Security: Resourcing National Priorities.” (more…)

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If Successful, New Efficiency Efforts Would Be Steps in the Right Direction

Jun 14, 2010

If the Obama administration follows through on its newly announced effort to identify and weed out unproductive federal programs, it could build public confidence and support for more sweeping fiscal reforms in the future. (more…)

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If Successful, New Efficiency Efforts Would Be Steps in the Right Direction

Jun 14, 2010

If the Obama administration follows through on its newly announced effort to identify and weed out unproductive federal programs, it could build public confidence and support for more sweeping fiscal reforms in the future.The White House has asked federal agencies…

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Reports From Congressional Budget Office Shed Light on How Well Some Economic Stimulus Policies Work

Jun 14, 2010

The Obama administration sent a letter to Congress over the weekend requesting $50 billion in spending to support the economy. This request will likely affect negotiations in the Senate and House over legislation extending some current spending policies and tax…

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Efforts to Reduce Structural Deficits Must Mean More Than Rigging the Scorecard

Jun 7, 2010

Public concern about the nation’s rising debt burden is beginning to have an impact on the legislative agenda.That much was evident as the House passed a scaled back “extenders” bill on May 28 by a slim margin. (more…)

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Economic Recovery and Other Uncertainties Are No Excuse For Failure to Plan A More Responsible Fiscal Course

Jun 7, 2010

How large is the federal debt? That's something of a trick question in economic circles, and some analysts believe it may have already tripped up the President's fiscal commission. (more…)

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As Memorial Day Recess Ends, Congress to Continue Work on Spending and Tax Legislation

Jun 7, 2010

Before leaving Washington for the Memorial Day recess, the House passed a scaled back version of a bill extending several tax and spending provisions while the Senate passed a supplemental appropriations bill, though neither bill cleared both chambers. This has…

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Some See Value-Added Tax, Common in Other Developed Countries, as Potential Help for U.S. Budget Problems

Jun 7, 2010

As concern about long-term federal deficits and debt mounts, some policy experts in Washington have been discussing the possibility of a value-added tax (VAT). Some envision it as a replacement for current taxes while others favor it as an add-on…

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An update on budget news

Jun 3, 2010

Below are a few budget items we have been following, since the last edition of the Washington Budget Report (

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Budget Story Update

May 26, 2010

While we publish a weekly Washington Budget Report (sign up here), we wanted to direct your attention to some other budget items we are watching this week. (more…)

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Considering Supplemental Spending Bill, Senate Should Avoid Extraneous Additions and a Deeming Resolution

May 24, 2010

Today the Senate began considering the $59 billion supplemental spending bill (HR 4899) that the Senate Appropriat (more…)

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House Considers Extenders Bill Adding $167 Billion to the Deficit Over Five Years

May 24, 2010

The extenders bill that the House will consider this week is a timely reminder of why it is important for Congress to complete action on a budget resolution. A budget resolution continues to elude Congress, but there has been considerably…

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Good Lesson at the Naval War College: A Strong Defense and Fiscal Responsibility Are Not Mutually Exclusive

If Successful, New Efficiency Efforts Would Be Steps in the Right Direction

If Successful, New Efficiency Efforts Would Be Steps in the Right Direction

Reports From Congressional Budget Office Shed Light on How Well Some Economic Stimulus Policies Work

Efforts to Reduce Structural Deficits Must Mean More Than Rigging the Scorecard

Economic Recovery and Other Uncertainties Are No Excuse For Failure to Plan A More Responsible Fiscal Course

As Memorial Day Recess Ends, Congress to Continue Work on Spending and Tax Legislation

Some See Value-Added Tax, Common in Other Developed Countries, as Potential Help for U.S. Budget Problems

An update on budget news

Budget Story Update

Considering Supplemental Spending Bill, Senate Should Avoid Extraneous Additions and a Deeming Resolution

House Considers Extenders Bill Adding $167 Billion to the Deficit Over Five Years

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