Briefing Books
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Budget Briefing Book: FY2014
April 12, 2013
With the release of House, Senate and presidential budget plans, most of the discussion in the coming days will focus on the numbers. So why does a budget matter, and what proposals are on the table? Find out with our latest Budget Briefing Book.
Tags:budget, debt, deficit, entitlements, medicare, national debt, politicians, social security, spending, Washington
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The Debt Ceiling Briefing Book
January 29, 2013
In the 2012 election, some of the most important issues on the minds of the American voters were the condition of the U.S. eonomy and government spending. Over the past few years, government spending has lacked discipline and has contributed to our highest national debt in history. Getting America’s fiscal house in order is set to be one of the defining challenges for Congress and the president. Now that the new members of Congress have been sworn in and President Obama is entering his second term, we think it’s a good time to take a look at what lies ahead for Washington in the coming months.
Tags:debt, debt ceiling, spending
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The Fiscal Cliff Briefing Book
November 27, 2012
Recently, there has been a lot of talk in Washington about the so-called fiscal cliff. Both the speaker of the House, Rep. Boehner, and President Obama have made public remarks about the current economic conditions of the United States and how they can be eased during the lame-duck session.
Tags:fiscal cliff
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The Government Spending Briefing Book
July 24, 2012
It’s that time of year again in Washington: appropriations season. It’s the time of year that the House and Senate traditionally will begin to consider yearly spending bills. With that, it’s a good time to examine how the government spends your money.
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Taxes Briefing Book
April 11, 2012
As Americans rush to file their 2011 income tax returns with April 17 quickly approaching, the debate continues in Washington over congressional budgeting and deficit reduction. Take a look at our latest Briefing Book to find out where the debate on taxes has been and where it is going.
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FY 2013 Budget Proposals
March 29, 2012
Check out our latest Budget Briefing Book. We have the low down on the President's, House Republicans' and House Democrats' Budget proposals. Take a look!
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Supercommittee edition
October 19, 2011
When it comes to government spending and our economy, any productive discussion must be an educated discussion. That’s what we’re here for.
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Appropriations Briefing Book
September 9, 2011
Considering how much weight the appropriations process carries, we thought we'd give a rundown on how the whole thing works.
Tags:appropriation process, appropriations, appropriations 101, appropriations bill, appropriations briefing book, discretionary spending, Government Spending
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Release: Appropriations Briefing Book
September 9, 2011
As the long summer full of debt ceiling negotiations comes to an end, and as congressional leaders begin to negotiate a full roster of fiscal year 2012 appropriation bills, Bankrupting America releases our Appropriations Briefing Book.
Tags:appropriation bill, appropriations, budget, e-book, fiscal year 2012
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Complete Budget Briefing Book
June 29, 2011
Now you can find all three Budget Briefing Books in one place!
Tags:budget, cutting spending, debt, debt ceiling, deficit, Government Overspending, Government Spending, states
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Budget Briefing Book: Volume Three
June 28, 2011
Check out volume three the final volume of our three part series!
Tags:cutting spending, debt, debt ceiling, deficit, Government Overspending, Government Spending, uncertainty
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Budget Briefing Book: Volume Two
June 24, 2011
Check out volume two of our three part series!
Tags:budget briefing book, Cut Spending, debt, debt ceiling, deficit, Government Overspending, Government Spending, states
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Budget Briefing Book: Volume One
June 22, 2011
Check out volume one of our three part series!
Tags:budget, budget briefing book, economy, Government Overspending, Government Spending
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