We can look at the federal budget to see why the debt ceiling should be raised before debating federal spending tradeoffs.
Another Color Change for the Presidential Jet
In the order for new presidential jets, President Biden changed the new colors that his predecessor had selected.
How Spending More Is Like Eating More
Behavioral economists explain that what we spend, how we eat, and even what the government spends for non-recurring events are similar.
Why Presidential Jets Have Sky High Costs
Looking at the combination of luxury and defense, we can see why the new Air Force One presidential jets are an expensive purchase.
How to Pay For a $1.9 Trillion Package
Through massive pandemic aid, the 2020 CARES Act ballooned the federal deficit. With spending far exceeding revenue, the difference was $2.8 trillion: Now, President-elect Biden has proposed a new $1.9 trillion relief package. It includes payments to Americans who…
Where the Federal Deficit Can Fool Us
At $1 trillion, the ballooning U.S. deficit can be understood as a number, as a proportion of the budget, and the reason we owe China so much money.
A Single-Payer Primer From the CBO
In a new report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) presents a menu of choices that we will need to consider if we want single payer healthcare.
The Surprising Problem With End-of-Life Spending
Although end-of-life Medicare spending accounts for a relatively large slice of its budget, it’s tough to cut for a reason that none of us would expect.
All You Need to Know About a NASA Shutdown
A look at the NASA shutdown reveals the massive human cost and the programs that are affected when an agency is suddenly unfunded.