Who We Are
Concord Coalition
We educate, engage and empower citizens with credible, nonpartisan information on the risks and consequences of growing federal debt and unsustainable fiscal policies. We are dedicated to preserving the fiscal strength of the United States of America and to bolstering the integrity of government institutions through reducing the national debt and strengthening federal budget processes and procedures.
Facing the Future
RADIO SHOW & PODCAST

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A Big Bill, but an Economic Bust

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Tax Cuts are Easy. Offsets are Hard.

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A High Noon Moment for the Power of the Purse

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Debt Concerns Haunt “Big Beautiful Bill”

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What’s Behind the Greenland Pitch?

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The Budget is Big, but is it Beautiful?

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Is Trump Repeating Biden’s Mistakes?

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Too Many Tax Cuts; Not Enough Offsets

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As Students Tackle the Debt, Congress Blinks

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Assessing the Risks of Rising Debt

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High Tariffs are High Risk

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Budget Gimmicks Don’t Fool the Economy

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No Simple Solutions for Unsustainable Debt

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Bonus Episode: Full Interview with Rep. Schweikert (R-AZ)
Deep Dives
Learn More About Our Issues

Jul 10, 2025
Each June, high school students from across New Hampshire gather for a weeklong immersion in civics, leadership, and public service through Boys State, a program sponsored by the American Legion. Held on the storied campus of Saint Anselm College—a site nationally known for its role in the first-in-the-nation presidential primary—students walk the same halls and debate in the same rooms where countless presidential candidates have made their case to voters. This summer, as part of their experiential learning, Boys State…

Special Publications
A Guide to the OBBBA Numbers

Special Publications
Southwest Georgians Step Into Lawmakers’ Shoes at Albany State Budget Workshop with Rep. Sanford Bishop

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Concord Coalition Explainer: Sorting Out the Debt Numbers

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The Senate Budget Committee’s Fantasy Plan Would Add Nearly $6 Trillion to the Debt

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Kerrey-Danforth Commission Findings Still Need Solutions Thirty Years Later

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Means-Testing Federal Benefits and Tax Expenditures

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Historical Tax Rates: The Rhetoric and Reality of Taxing the Rich

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The President’s Budget in Green, Yellow, and Red

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Fiscal Challenges Facing the Next Administration (Rudman Center Event)

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The Limit on Social Security Taxes and Benefits
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Taxing Social Security Benefits
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History and Future of the Social Security Trust Fund: Part III
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History and Future of the Social Security Trust Fund: Part II
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History and Future of the Social Security Trust Fund, Part I
Resources
Our Budget Exercises
Learn the importance of fiscal responsibility and the choices involved in our interactive budget exercises designed for individuals or groups.
