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.
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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
The Defense Budget: a Primer (Part 2)
Introduction
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?
The Defense Budget: A Primer (Part 1)
Most Americans know that the defense budget constitutes a substantial portion of federal spending, but there remains plenty of confusion as to just how much.
A Grand Strategy of Resolute Restraint
July 07, 2021This week on Facing the Future we turned our attention to national security.
Budget Woes Don't End With COVID-19
July 01, 2021Washington - Today, the Congressional Budget Office released a topline summary of its much-anticipated update to 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.
How Long Can America Keep Borrowing?
June 21, 2021The Wall Street Journal
"Current figures suggest that the federal government is digging America into a hole. According to CBO’s baseline projections—which don’t account for Mr.