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National Priorities Project Statement On President Obama’s Last Budget Proposal

Blog - /blog/2016/02/09/national-priorities-project-statement-president-obamas-last-budget-proposal/

Feb. 9, 2016 - ...budget proposal for fiscal year 2017 is a mix of old and new, of longshot proposals and sure bets.

Is the F-35 our Death Star?

Blog - /blog/2016/02/02/f-35-our-death-star/

Feb. 3, 2016 - ...budget preview showed that the Pentagon wants to continue sinking federal tax dollars into the F-35.

Federal Funds and Primaries in New Hampshire and Iowa

Blog - /blog/2016/01/27/federal-funds-and-primaries-new-hampshire-and-iowa/

Jan. 27, 2016 - ...federal government contributes to those two states. 

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

Blog - /blog/2016/01/19/martin-luther-king-jrs-legacy/

Jan. 19, 2016 - Many of us remember his tireless works around civil rights, but there was more to his legacy.

State of the Union: 2016

Blog - /blog/2016/01/13/state-union-2016/

Jan. 13, 2016 - Last night, President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address. Take our short poll below!

Three New Year’s Resolutions for 2016

Blog - /blog/2016/01/06/three-new-years-resolutions-2016/

Jan. 6, 2016 - It might take more than one year to get there, but here’s where we need to head in 2016.

We Set 3 Resolutions for Congress in 2015. Here’s How They Did

Blog - /blog/2016/01/05/we-set-3-resolutions-congress-2015-heres-how-they-did/

Jan. 5, 2016 - We’re all familiar with making New Year’s resolutions and not keeping them.

Top 5 Federal Budget Issues in 2016

Blog - /blog/2015/12/29/top-5-federal-budget-issues-2016/

Dec. 29, 2015 - 2015 was chock full of defining moments. Looking ahead, here are five things you can expect to make big news in 2016.

Omnibus and Tax Package Defeat “Poison Pill” Riders, Lay Out Spending for Pentagon and Domestic Programs

Blog - /blog/2015/12/17/omnibus-and-tax-package-defeat-poison-pill-riders-lay-out-spending-pentagon-and-domestic-programs/

Dec. 17, 2015 - ...federal budget for fiscal year 2016. This counts as a serious win.

Bipartisan Highway Bill Should Raise Gas Tax

Blog - /blog/2015/12/03/bipartisan-highway-bill-should-raise-gas-tax/

Dec. 4, 2015 - The 5-year highway bill revives the Export-Import bank and fails to raise the gas tax. 

Giving Tuesday 2015: We Don't Buy It!

Blog - /blog/2015/12/01/giving-tuesday-2015-we-dont-buy-it/

Dec. 1, 2015 - ...federal budget that reflects the values and needs of all Americans! 

Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Giving Tuesday (on December 1)

Blog - /blog/2015/11/24/thanksgiving-gratitude-and-giving-tuesday-december-1/

Nov. 24, 2015 - This Thanksgiving, what are you grateful for?

Inequality Showdown: Early Childhood Education

Analysis - /analysis/2015/early-childhood-education-fact-sheet/

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.

Bipartisan Budget Deal Averts Devastating Cuts but Lets Pentagon Sidestep Caps

Blog - /blog/2015/10/30/bipartisan-budget-deal-averts-devastating-cuts-lets-pentagon-sidestep-caps/

Oct. 30, 2015 - ...budget deal unveiled on Tuesday is a major windfall for the Pentagon: the inclusion of a $59 billion slush fund that will bring total Pentagon spending over the $600 billion mark in 2016.

The Lesson We Must Learn from Afghanistan

Blog - /blog/2015/10/20/lesson-we-must-learn-afghanistan/

Oct. 20, 2015 - 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

Blog - /blog/2015/10/16/six-things-you-should-know-about-debt-ceiling/

Oct. 16, 2015 - The U.S. is expected to reach the debt ceiling in just 18 days, on November 3.

Congress Sends National Defense Authorization Act to President

Blog - /blog/2015/10/08/congress-sends-national-defense-authorization-act-president/

Oct. 8, 2015 - ...budget.

Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown

Blog - /blog/2015/10/01/congress-narrowly-averts-shutdown/

Oct. 1, 2015 - ...federal agencies ran out of money, Congress passed a continuing resolution that temporarily funds the government until December 11.

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

Blog - /blog/2015/09/29/pink-out-planned-parenthood-who-wants-government-shutdown/

Sept. 29, 2015 - ...federal government over Planned Parenthood funding. 

Upcoming Webinar - Left Behind: Poverty and the Federal Budget

Blog - /blog/2015/09/28/upcoming-webinar-left-behind-poverty-and-federal-budget/

Sept. 28, 2015 - ...federal budget works for all of us. The National Priorities Project is pleased to sponsor a free webinar on Poverty and the Federal Budget