Concord Coalition Denounces Assault on CBO
The Concord Coalition warned today that the latest attacks on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) threaten to destroy its ability to provide policymakers and the public with nonpartisan
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CBO Report Shows the Costs of Procrastination
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As Fiscal Pressures Mount, Concord Coalition Forum in Washington Will Look at Key Lessons for the Future
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Trump Budget Lacks Credible Debt-Reduction Path
WASHINGTON -- The Concord Coalition expressed disappointment today in President Trump’s first budget proposal, saying it relies on improbable assertions of higher economic growth and unre
Massive Tax Cuts Won't Reduce Massive Debt
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CBO Provides Timely Warning on Unsustainable Long-Term Trends
WASHINGTON -- Long-term projections released today by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provide a timely warning for President Trump and Cong
Trump’s First Budget Proposals Leave Much Unanswered
WASHINGTON -- The Concord Coalition expressed disappointment today that President Trump’s initial set of budget proposals does not include any deficit reduction or an overall deficit-redu
President's Speech to Congress Overlooks Fiscal Challenges
WASHINGTON -- The Concord Coalition expressed concern tonight that President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress failed to discuss in any detail how his administration planned to meet the