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Budget 2014: Federal Government Spends Almost $300 Billion in Redundant Programs

Budget 2014: Federal Government Spends Almost $300 Billion in Redundant Programs

Kyle Dontoh in Budget 1 month ago

The Government Accountability Office released a 3-year study Tuesday on waste in federal agencies. Turns out we spend $95 billion on redundant projects ... every year.

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Obama Budget: President Seeks Third Way Between Republican and Democratic Budget Plans

Obama Budget: President Seeks Third Way Between Republican and Democratic Budget Plans

Gabriel Rodriguez in Budget 1 month ago

President Obama released his budget plan on Wednesday morning. Here are some of the details and how it compares to the Republican and Democratic Plans.

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2013 Federal Budget: Is the Budget Process Broken or Evolving?

2013 Federal Budget: Is the Budget Process Broken or Evolving?

R. Taylor Barden in Budget 1 month ago

With the president releasing his budget two months late, we have to ask how the budget process is changing and what consequences we may face.

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A List Of Entitlements Obama Would Probably Axe to Appease Republicans

A List Of Entitlements Obama Would Probably Axe to Appease Republicans

Bart Gruzalski in Budget 1 month ago

Liberals are rightly incensed at President Obama's willingness to cut Social Security in exchange for tax increases. But that's not the only benefit our so-called progressive president would cut.

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Obama Social Security Cuts: Will Republicans Take the Offer?

Obama Social Security Cuts: Will Republicans Take the Offer?

Gabriel Rodriguez in Budget 2 months ago

President Obama is set to propose a new budget that includes long demanded entitlement cuts that Republicans have badgered for. Yet they do not seem very keen on taking a look.

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2013 Budget: Spending Cuts Don't Address the Real Problem, Medicare

2013 Budget: Spending Cuts Don't Address the Real Problem, Medicare

Brian Jencunas in Budget 2 months ago

Rather than using short-term deficit numbers to justify voting against discretionary spending, deficit hawks should focus on curbing Medicare spending.

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Obama Budget: Why It's Unveiling Will Come Too Late to Make a Difference

Obama Budget: Why It's Unveiling Will Come Too Late to Make a Difference

John Ford in Budget 2 months ago

President Obama reveals his budget proposal, two months too late, after both chambers of Congress have already proposed theirs. What does this mean for the budget process?

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A Millennial Proposal to Reduce the Debt, That Both Democrats and Republicans Can Agree On

A Millennial Proposal to Reduce the Debt, That Both Democrats and Republicans Can Agree On

Grant Ferowich in Budget 2 months ago

While both parties exchange rhetoric, virtually everyone can agree on cutting the deficit. But neither side likes to advertise what they'll cut. Here's one cut we all can agree on.

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