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November 2, 2009
Ask the Expert: Health Spending Drives Deficits
Without reform, the federal government will spend more on health care in 2019 than any other category, including defense or social security, explains Michael Linden.
October 26, 2009
Health Care Spending Is Driving Future Deficits
CBO estimates that federal spending on health care by 2019 will be the largest category of federal spending, outstripping defense, social security and all other programs, writes Michael Linden.
October 13, 2009
This Week in Congress: October 13-16, 2009
This week Congress continues to discuss appropriations for fiscal year 2010 and will consider regulatory reform and extending further unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed.
October 8, 2009
Developing a Progressive Approach to the National Deficit
CAP teamed up with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to map out an approach to shrinking the long-term national deficit.
October 5, 2009
This Week in Congress: October 5-9, 2009
This week Congress continues to debate health care reform and discusses fiscal year 2010 appropriations bills.
September 30, 2009
Deal with It
Michael Ettlinger and Michael Linden explain how we got to massive deficits and how we can begin thinking about solutions.
April 10, 2009
Weekly Round Up: April 6 - 10, 2009
This week, CAP proposed smart ways to spend stimulus money, reform health care and the defense budget, and make the Treasury's toxic asset program work.
April 9, 2009
Getting the Defense Budget Under Control
Gates’ budget shows much needed responsibility, and follows recommendations that CAP has been making for the past four years, writes Lawrence J. Korb.
April 8, 2009
Gates’ Weapons Cuts Will Make Us Safer
Finally we have a Defense Secretary who is brave enough to stand down the critics who are already accusing him of weakening America.
April 6, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public Backs Obama's Budget
The public isn’t buying conservatives’ efforts to thwart Obama’s ambitious and necessary budget, writes Ruy Teixeira.
March 20, 2009
Stay the Course
The Congressional Budget Office’s new budget projections show the need for action, writes Michael Ettlinger.
March 9, 2009
President Obama's Priorities for the Economy
Michael Ettlinger discusses what President Obama's budget blueprint says about his priorities and how it will affect the economy.
March 9, 2009
Public Opinion Snapshot: Public to Conservatives: Get with the Program
Conservatives’ opposition to Obama’s spending plan is not in line with the public’s approval of broad spending plans, writes Ruy Teixeira.
March 4, 2009
Helping Those Most in Need
President Obama's budget blueprint for 2010 ensures the fight against poverty in our country becomes a top priority, observes Joy Moses.
February 27, 2009
Weekly Round Up: February 23 - 27, 2009
Our experts analyzed Obama's budget, offered ideas for how to bring the electrical grid into the 21st century, and responded to Obama's call for a college education for all.
February 27, 2009
One Step Closer to Better Health Care
The Obama administration’s budget contains promising evidence that health care reform is a top priority, writes Karen Davenport.
February 26, 2009
Investing Wisely in Our Children
Obama’s new budget blueprint includes much-needed money alongside critical reforms to transform our public schools, write Cynthia Brown and Melissa Lazarin.
February 26, 2009
A New, Ambitious Course of Action
Michael Ettlinger provides analysis on President Obama’s blueprint for the federal government, which prioritizes spending on health care, energy, and education.
February 26, 2009
Obama’s Defense Budget Is on Target
The $534 billion the president proposed for defense spending is adequate to maintain troop quality and infrastructure, and modernize the force, writes Lawrence Korb.
January 16, 2009
Stimulative Action
Congress and the Obama transition team are off to a good start in defusing a dangerous economic crisis, writes Scott Lilly.
January 6, 2009
The Stimulus: Four Reasons We Can't Afford Not to Have One
A direct economic stimulus package is exactly what we need in the current crisis.
November 20, 2008
How to Love Trillion-Dollar Deficits
Matt Miller: This reformed fiscal conservative has stopped worrying about the nation's ballooning deficit. You should too.
May 13, 2008
Interactive Map: What Are You Paying for the War?
See how much taxpayers in each state could now be paying based on the president's new request to fund operations in Iraq through the end of the year.
April 7, 2008
This Week in Congress 4.7.08 - 4.11.08
CAP prepares you for testimony from Petraeus and Crocker, the Senate housing package, and international trade and the farm bill.
March 31, 2008
This Week in Congress 3.31.08 - 4.4.08
CAP has the resources you need to stay on top of this week's big issues on the hill, from the budget to housing and Iraq.
March 10, 2008
This Week in Congress 3.10.08 - 3.14.08
CAP has the resources you need to stay on top of this week's big issues on the hill, from the budget to FISA and Iraq.
March 4, 2008
Regaining America’s Competitive Edge: Energy Research and Development by the Numbers
CAP's by the numbers look at why the energy research-and-development budget must be doubled to transition to a low-carbon economy.
February 20, 2008
Major Weapon Systems Are Another Victim of Iraq
Despite record defense budgets, the war in Iraq continues to erode U.S. military readiness, writes Scott Lilly.
February 8, 2008
Bush’s Energy Budget: Proposals Not Consistent with Claims
Bush may say he wants to take on climate change, but his budget proposals for energy programs suggest otherwise.
February 6, 2008
Treating a Symptom, Not a Disease
Bush has again offered dangerous policy prescriptions that would further damage our broken health care system, says Karen Davenport.
February 5, 2008
Nussle’s Revenge: Bush Budget Director Strikes at State and Local Governments
White House assault on state and local governments in new budget proposal would mean $23 billion less federal assistance, writes Scott Lilly.
January 31, 2008
2008 Medicare Debate: Savings and Performance on the Line
Congress this year should focus on long-term fiscal savings and performance solutions, writes Karen Davenport.
January 22, 2008
This Week in Congress: 1.22.08-1.25.08
From economic stimulus to global warming and health care, CAP provides you with resources to say on top of the week on the Hill.
January 17, 2008
A Practical and Progressive Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan
Laura Tyson, John Podesta and Sarah Wartell present Congress with CAPAF's practical and progressive economic stimulus plan.
December 11, 2007
Economic Snapshot for December 2007
Families are still feeling the pressure of low growth, says Christian E. Weller, but we can put the economy back on track.
December 3, 2007
This Week in Congress: 12.03.07 – 12.07.07
From the energy bill to FISA and the defense authorization, CAP provides you with resources to say on top of the week on the Hill.
November 29, 2007
Sole Sourcing: Handing Out Tax Dollars at the Labor Department
The way federal tax dollars are being handed out by the Employment and Training Administration finally gets needed attention, writes Scott Lilly.
November 28, 2007
Progressive Growth
A new plan for the next administration to transform America's economy through clean energy, innovation, and opportunity.
November 7, 2007
What the Public Really Wants on Budget Priorities
The public supports curbing Bush's tax cuts, increasing domestic spending, and reducing the deficit, writes Ruy Teixeira.
October 15, 2007
This Week in Congress: 10.15.07-10.19.07
From health care to digital television, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
October 12, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Which Side Are You On? The Battle of the Budget
The public favors increased domestic appropriations, but the Bush administration and their conservative allies refuse to listen.
September 29, 2007
Iraq, Pentagon spending and the Iowa Caucuses
But as we inevitably disengage f rom Iraq, it's essential that America evaluate not just what went wrong there but also take a broader look at America's national security requirements and whether the Pentagon budget is suff icient to protect America.
September 28, 2007
Engineering a Train Wreck
Scott Lilly writes about why the White House and its congressional allies are working hard to obstruct the appropriations process.
September 26, 2007
What Are You Paying for the War?
See how much taxpayers in each state are paying for the war in Iraq.
September 11, 2007
Economic Snapshot for October 2007
Christian E. Weller examines economic risks, including the end of the housing boom, massive household debt, and continued budget deficits.
August 20, 2007
Flim Flam Won’t Fix Roads
Scott Lilly makes sense of earmarks in highway legislation, the president’s budget claims, and plans to make our infrastructure stronger.
August 17, 2007
Failing Infrastructure by the Numbers
The numbers show we can stop the perpetual underfunding and deferred maintenance that is accelerating structural decay.
August 16, 2007
Farm Bill Robs Poor to Pay Rich
A major aid organization turns down millions in U.S. food aid because Farm Bill subsidies hurt the people the food would help.
August 8, 2007
Responsibly Addressing the Nation's Needs
August 7, 2007
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