Archives: Budget Digests
Budget Digests
Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication in Government Programs
Since 2011, GAO has identified over 249 actions for the Executive Branch and Congress to eliminate or better manage fragmentation, overlap, and...
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The Fiscal Year 2017 House Budget
On Wednesday, March 16 the House Budget Committee will markup a budget that balances within 10 years and puts the country on a path to eventually pay off the national debt.
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Unauthorized Appropriations
According to a recent CBO report, there is over $310 billion of unauthorized appropriations for fiscal year 2016 spanning 256 laws and 15 House...
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The President's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
The latest budget ignores the looming fiscal crisis and doubles down on the same failed policies. The President’s budget would:
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What is a Budget Resolution?
The budget resolution is the only legislative vehicle that provides both a comprehensive view of the federal government’s finances and a plan for...
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CBO's Budget and Economic Forecast for 2016-2026
This forecast, which is often referred to as “the baseline”, is important because it forms the foundation upon which both the Congressional budget...
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Saving Medicare: Premium Support
According to CBO, adopting a premium support model for Medicare would save money both for beneficiaries and taxpayers compared to the current program.
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Economic Growth
Increased economic growth results in greater taxable income, higher tax revenues and contributes to lower deficits. Smaller deficits mean the...
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Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication in Government Programs
Since 2011, GAO has identified over 249 actions for the Executive Branch and Congress to eliminate or better manage fragmentation, overlap, and...
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