Federal Budget Analysis
March 10, 2016
The President's 2017 Budget Proposal in Pictures
Feb. 17, 2016
The National Priorities Project breaks down President Obama’s $4.2 trillion budget proposal in a series of pictures.
President Obama Proposes 2017 Budget
Feb. 11, 2016
New proposal calls for investment in domestic priorities but also prioritizes Pentagon spending and military force.
Tax Extenders Explained
Dec. 9, 2015
National Priorities Project answers important questions related to the temporary tax breaks known as the “tax extenders.”
Inequality Showdown: Early Childhood Education
Nov. 9, 2015
It’s time for us to recognize that preschool is essential for our kids, our families, and our economy. And we can afford it.
What Congressional Budget Cuts Would Mean for Your State
Aug. 11, 2015
Domestic discretionary programs that Congress funds annually have already been subjected to years of freezes and cuts. The budget passed by Congress would cut them by $500 billion more over the next decade.
Highlights from the 2015 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
July 23, 2015
National Priorities Project breaks down what you need to know on the status of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds.
Pentagon Budget Request FY2016
June 4, 2015
On February 2, the Obama Administration released its fiscal year 2016 budget request reflecting input from the Department of Defense. Here's what they asked for.
Move the Money 2015
May 14, 2015
National Priorities Project, Peace Action, along with a terrific group of colleagues, have assembled all the materials you need to enter the current national debate about Pentagon spending within the federal budget, while building the capacity of colleagues and allies to join you!
Competing Visions: President Obama, House Budget Committee, Senate Budget Committee, and Congressional Progressive Caucus Release Budget Proposals for 2016
March 19, 2015
National Priorities Project examines how new budget proposals stack up against what Americans want.