By
Becky Sweger
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Budget Process,
Transparency & Data
As tax season and Fiscal Cliff II get into full swing, we're highlighting our Federal Tax Collections data in the Federal Priorities Database.
By
Jo Comerford
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Budget Process,
Education
Our nation is operating on a temporary budget and a temporary debt-ceiling suspension with indiscriminate budget cuts threatening critical investments ranging from education to food safety. The State of the Union address failed to acknowledge how far we are from resolving our fiscal challenges in a manner worthy of the dreams and aspirations held by the people of our nation.
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
Actually, the fiscal cliff never left. If you thought we solved the fiscal cliff with the deal back in January (or even the more recent debt ceiling deal), you’re mistaken.
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Debt & Deficit
Article II of the U.S. Constitution states that the president "shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union."While the date is not specified by the Constitution, traditionally the State of the Union takes place in late January. This year President Obama ...
By
Mattea Kramer
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Budget Process
The State of the Union is usually a speech about a vision – not only for the twelve months ahead, but for years to come. This year is different.
By
Becky Sweger
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Budget Process,
Transparency & Data
Despite the multitude of current debates about how the U.S. spends money, it’s actually very hard to track how much money the U.S. is spending. The DATA Act would help fix that, which is why it should be re-introduced in the 113 Congress.
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process
The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 requires the President to submit his budget request for the upcoming fiscal year no later than the first Monday of February. Recently, however, the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced it will delay the scheduled Feb. 4 release of the ...
By
Mattea Kramer
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Budget Process,
Debt & Deficit,
Transparency & Data
This country is desperately in need of facts. That was the overwhelming message I took away from two exciting things that happened last week. First, there was a national conference for No Labels. The second event was at the New York Public Library, where I spoke about A People's Guide to the Federal Budget.
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Debt & Deficit
On January 23 the Housed passed legislation to deal with the debt ceiling – the legal limit Congress places on its own borrowing. If the federal debt reaches the debt ceiling, the government is unable to borrow additional funds to support continued operations, triggering a government shutdown and default on ...
By
Chris Hellman
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Budget Process,
Debt & Deficit,
Health Care,
Social Insurance, Earned Benefits, & Safety Net
One of the major issues not addressed as part of the recent deal on the fiscal cliff is the future of the major entitlement programs – Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.Entitlements are programs that pay benefits to anyone who applies for them and meets the eligibility requirements for that specific ...