Federal budget deficit expected to soar to $2.7 trillion in 2035, highlighting pressure on GOP
As congressional Republicans struggle to keep deficits in check while extending their sweeping 2017 tax cuts, the Congressional Budget Office provided a dour forecast.
US To See Rising Debt, Deficit In Next Decade: Budget Office
The United States is set to see its debt level swell to a record over the coming decade, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday, days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Congressional Budget Office Lowers U.S. Population Projections
This week, the Congressional Budget Office once again reduced its population projections for the U.S. for 2025-2055. Last year, in its 30-year forecast,
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CBO Projects Debt, Budget Deficit Increase Through 2035
Read about the CBO's projections regarding the country's budget and economy for 2025 and for the 10 years that follow.
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Welcome to Washington: Trump’s Budget Nominee — Potentially His Most Important — Appears To Be on Track for Confirmation
As director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought plans to implement the most critical parts of the new Trump agenda.
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Navy Expansion Plans Could Cost Over $1 Trillion
The United States Navy's plans to increase the ... a new analysis published by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows. The U.S. Navy is a dominant Western maritime power, but it is spread ...
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus members detail harms of Trump immigration agenda
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus highlighted how those policies would harm three specific groups — farm workers, immigrant families and so-called Dreamers.
Treasury will begin steps to avoid debt default as Trump takes office
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. government’s fiscal health is bleak, with debt and deficits set to reach record levels.
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As crackdown begins under Trump, Alaska advocates educate local immigrants on legal rights
Immigration lawyers say knowledge is power amid a changing administration and uncertain future for many noncitizens.
Republicans, don’t give up on healthcare reform
In his first week back in the White House, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders related to health policy. But lasting action on healthcare reform, from reining in wasteful or fraudulent Medicaid spending to rolling back billions in premium subsidies,
Here's How Much Money Social Security Needs to Avoid Benefit Cuts in 2035
The program is staying afloat by draining money from its trust funds, but it can't do that forever. Part of the reason for this is the sheer size of the shortfall. While there isn't much ordinary Americans can do about this,
Here's how Republicans should follow through with their tough talk on immigration
The number one priority for Congress must be to ensure that every illegal alien who has invaded our country is detained and deported or leaves quickly on their own accord.