Doubling Down on a Trojan Horse
Despite a pending government shutdown and looming debt default, this week federal lawmakers in Washington were hyper-focused on the House reconciliation legislation, the second installmen
Blog posts
Pay-for Potholes and Budget Clues
August 05, 2021This week on Facing the Future we waded into several fast-breaking budget developments in Washington, including the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure plan and the upcoming budget resolut
Budget Clues to Reconciliation
July 28, 2021Before Congress adjourns for its district work period in August, House and Senate Democrats hope to pass the FY 2022 budget resolution.
Why the National Debt Still Matters
July 28, 2021This week on Facing the Future we talked with Richard Jackson, President and Founder of the Global Aging Institute, and the author of a
Beware of Budget Gimmicks that Hide the True Cost of Legislation
July 23, 2021To prevent their agenda from stalling, President Biden and congressional Democrats must secure two major policy victories before recessing for the upcoming month-long district work perio
What's Up With Inflation?
July 22, 2021This week on Facing the Future we looked at a subject on the minds of many economists as well as everyday consumers: what’s up with inflation?
Why the Debt Limit Doesn't Control the Debt
July 15, 2021This week on Facing the Future we looked at the nation’s statutory debt limit. What is it? Why doesn’t it work to control the growing debt and are there viable alternatives?
A Grand Strategy of Resolute Restraint
July 07, 2021This week on Facing the Future we turned our attention to national security.
Infrastructure “Payfors” that Won’t Pay For Much
July 01, 2021Earlier this year, The Concord Coalition mused whether fiscal watchdogs should fear bipartisanship.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
July 01, 2021This week on Facing the Future, we got an update on the economic recovery from Joe Minarik, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Committee for Economic Development of The
Kerrey and Danforth: Address the Debt and Meet in the Middle
June 23, 2021This week on Facing the Future, we welcomed back to the program Concord Coalition Co-Chairs, Bob Kerrey and Jack Danforth. The two former U.S.