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Budget Deficit
August 9, 2021
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Infrastructure Week Could End the Era of Deficit Fearmongering
The public doesn’t care about deficits. It’s time for lawmakers to get with the program.
March 2, 2021
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Why Are Troops Leading the Vaccination Effort?
America’s armed forces are stepping in for the dismantled state.
October 26, 2020
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The Republicans’ Familiar, Troubling Plan to Torpedo Biden’s Presidency
Fiscally reckless GOP leaders are already laying the groundwork to attack spending under a Democratic administration.
April 30, 2014
Republicans Love Big Business So Much, They Forget About Reducing the Deficit
March 12, 2013
Paul Ryan Has Learned Nothing From His Loss
His new 'Path to Prosperity' budget looks a lot like the last one
February 26, 2013
Americans Are Asleep on the Sequester. The GOP Better Hope They Don't Wake Up.

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