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It is deeply disappointing that in his first State of the Union Address President Trump failed to mention the state of the nation’s finances. He could have told the American people that the national debt is at its highest level…


Elected officials in Washington know that the federal budget is on an unsustainable path, with the debt projected to rise rapidly over the next 10 years and beyond. That would be true even in the unlikely event that the tax cuts…


When it comes to budget negotiations, many interest groups demand that certain items be considered “off the table” and exempt from any changes. The reality, however, is that everything needs to be on the table for both economic and political…


Before Congress approves a final package of tax cuts estimated to add more than a trillion dollars to the national debt over 10 years -- in addition to the $10 trillion already projected under current law -- The Concord Coalition…


Individuals with the least wealth or income potential are the most dependent on government programs for support. Thus, when policymakers talk about reforming entitlement programs, many observers are concerned about the potential impact on these vulnerable groups. The good news…


When state and local governments run into serious financial problems, they often turn to Washington in search of possible solutions. So with the federal government already on an unsustainable fiscal path, a new report raises troubling questions about many state…


Most people agree that current fiscal policies are unsustainable. It is thus a matter of common sense to require those who want to enact new tax cuts or entitlement expansions -- both of which would enlarge the structural deficit --…


WASHINGTON -- The Concord Coalition announced today that it is honoring two governors known for their success in meeting difficult fiscal challenges -- John R. Kasich of Ohio and Gina M. Raimondo of Rhode Island -- with the 2017 Paul…


Concord Coalition supporters gathered to celebrate 25 years of fiscal responsibility education and advocacy at the historical Colonial Inn on Sept. 25 in Concord, Mass. At a lunch four speakers discussed Concord’s achievements, lessons learned over the past 25 years,…


A common excuse for inaction on federal deficits is that relative to the size of the economy, they aren’t abnormally large and are projected to stay that way for a few more years. Furthermore, current projections may prove to be…


The Concord Coalition warned today that the latest attacks on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) threaten to destroy its ability to provide policymakers and the public with nonpartisan, impartial analysis. After months of denigrating CBO, some members of Congress are…


The Concord Coalition is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. From the beginning, we have been more than “deficit hawks” with an eye only for balanced budgets. Rather, our focus has always been - and remains - achieving federal budget…

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