Budget Matters Blog

Entries By Lindsay Koshgarian

5 Crazy Policy Riders That Could Bust the Budget Deal

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Posted: | Budget Process, Military & Security

The battle for this year’s budget is going strong, with a series of dangerous – and extreme – policy “riders” under consideration.

Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Giving Tuesday (on December 1)

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This Thanksgiving, what are you grateful for?

Peace for Beirut, Paris and the World

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Posted: | Military & Security

We at NPP join the world in mourning and solidarity with the people of Beirut and Paris who suffered unconscionable attacks last week.

Money in Politics and Climate Change: Your Top Issues for the Republican Debate

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Posted: | Budget Process

You told us you wanted to hear about climate change and money in politics in the GOP debate. Did you get your wish?

War or Diplomacy for Syria

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Posted: | Military & Security

Diplomacy can’t guarantee solutions in Syria, but it is far and away our best chance.

Take Our Poll: Obama Signs Budget Deal. Would you?

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Posted: | Budget Process, Debt & Deficit, Military & Security

If you were President Obama, would you sign this budget deal?

Five Reasons We Can't Wait for Universal Preschool

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Posted: | Education

It’s time to get serious about what families need in the 21st century.

The Lesson We Must Learn from Afghanistan

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The president announcing that he will not withdraw troops from Afghanistan by the end of next year is a devastating blow. 

Six Things You Should Know About the Debt Ceiling

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Posted: | Debt & Deficit

The U.S. is expected to reach the debt ceiling in just 18 days, on November 3.

Pink Out for Planned Parenthood: Who wants a government shutdown?

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Posted: | Budget Process, Health Care

Seven in ten Americans are against shutting down the federal government over Planned Parenthood funding.