Busting Myths and Taking Gambles
December 02, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Concord Coalition Executive Director,
Discretionary Spending
Relief for the Vulnerable and Biden's First Budget
November 25, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Concord Coalition Executive Director,
Gearing up for Gridlock
November 11, 2020As an eager nation waits for state officials to certify results of the 2020 elections, Congress and the president (both this year’s and next) face a crowded agenda filled with urgent poli
Pro-Growth Workforce Training, Federal R&D
October 28, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Urban Institute Fellow,
Key Issues for the Candidates on the Post-Pandemic Budget
It is increasingly clear that the U.S.
A Unified Front Against the Shadow of Debt
October 01, 2020For too long now we have watched as the national discourse has taken a divisive turn. Bipartisanship is endangered, “compromise” a dirty word.
Fiscal and Economic Challenges Do Not End With COVID-19
Overview: Doubling the debt
U.S. debt is hitting historic heights. How much of a problem is that?
September 03, 2020The last time the U.S. federal deficit was this high, as a percentage of the total size of the economy, was 1946. The debt-to-GDP ratio was 119%.
Less than stimulating: Businesses, individuals and more need more help from Washington, now
September 03, 2020The Keene Sentinel
In short, the needs are sweeping and urgent, and a deal needs to be struck. The Democrats in their House bill started at $3 trillion in aid.
Editorial: Public loves spending, hates taxes
September 03, 2020The High Point Enterprise
One of the few voices that has not been silent is that of the Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan group that for many years has tried to push both parties toward balancing the federal budget.