Most U.S. universities, like states and local governments, receive a good deal of federal grant money each year, especially for research and development purposes. Michigan State University recently pledged to do half of its $400 million per year purchasing budget with women- and minority-owned businesses. 

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Tom Price.

Today marks Medicare's 50th birthday. What do Americans want for the future of the program?

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mitch McConnell.

Here's what you need to know from the Social Security and Medicare trustees reports.

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Nancy Pelosi.

Earlier this week, President Obama announced that after more than a year and a half of negotiations, the U.S. reached a nuclear deal with Iran. This newly reached deal provides hope that we as a nation will be able to avoid another long and costly war abroad.

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process.

NPP spolights major players in the federal budget process.

Yesterday Pope Francis added his considerable voice to the chorus calling for bold, immediate action on climate change. Here are five federal budget policies that don't live up to that vision.