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Top 5 Things to Know About the National Debt

October 17, 2012

The federal government is likely to reach its statutory debt limit some time in January 2013. Here are the five things you need to know about the U.S. national debt.

By The Numbers Breakdown: August Edition

August 13, 2012

The numbers say it all: Washington has spent its way into a fiscal crisis. This unsustainable habit will have consquenceson future generations unless Congress can reach across the aisle, work together, and enact lasting change.

Your Budget, Washington’s Fault?

June 12, 2012

Today we release the results of our most recent poll that makes it clear Americans are hurting. And while there may be other factors at play, our poll finds that Americans see Washington’s irresponsible policies as playing a large part in it.

The President’s Budget By The Numbers

February 14, 2012

On February 13, the President Obama submitted his proposed budget for the federal government’s upcoming fiscal year (FY2013), which runs October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. After cutting out the hype, rhetoric, and commentary, what is left? Here are the facts

IMF releases check-up of U.S. economy

June 30, 2011

Yesterday, the International Monetary Fund held a press conference to mark the release of its 2011 U.S. Article IV Concluding Mission Statement, an annual check-up of the U.S. economy.

NEW POLL: WHO GETS BLAMED IF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN?

April 4, 2011

With a potential government shutdown looming, Washington has already begun the blame game. A new Public Notice poll of likely voters shows Americans will hold both parties responsible for their inability to pass a budget for 2011.