September 14, 2023
This week on Facing the Future, we look at some key questions about the federal budget that voters should ask candidates in the 2024 election cycle. With the federal budget deficit rising again and our national debt already on an unsustainable long-term trajectory, voters should expect candidates to explain how they intend to deal with the huge challenges that lie ahead. Spoiler alert: It goes beyond cutting mere “waste, fraud, and abuse.”
Last updated: September 14, 2023
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