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Student Debt Cancellation Resources Page
Read moreOverview Student debt cancellation has gained attention in recent years as a policy proposal to address rising student debt levels in the United...
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New RECA Bill Would Worsen the Debt
Read moreThe Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill ( S.3853) to dramatically expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) created to...
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College Cost Reduction Act Could Save $150 Billion, Lower Tuitions
Read moreUPDATE: On May 10, 2024, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the College Cost Reduction Act would save $185 billion over a decade, including...
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Congress Just Prevented Pell Costs from Exploding
Read moreThe cost of the Pell Grant program already exceeds its funding. A recently announced change from the Department of Education, made due to an error in...
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Government Shutdowns Q&A: Everything You Should Know
Read moreThe third continuing resolution (CR) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 expires in two tranches, the first of which funds 4 of the 12 appropriations bills and...
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84 Percent of Spending Growth Will Come from Health, Social Security, and Interest
Read moreBudget deficits are projected to grow from $1.7 trillion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 to $2.6 trillion by 2034 according to the Congressional Budget...
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What's in the Senate-Passed National Security Supplemental?
Read moreEarlier this week, the Senate passed the National Security Act that combines aid to Ukraine and Israel with other defense-related priorities. Based on...
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Senate Set to Consider $118 Billion National Security & Border Package
Read moreThe Senate is set this week to consider the National Security and Supplemental Appropriations Act that combines aid to Ukraine and Israel with border...
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Don’t Add SALT to the Tax Deal
Read moreAccording to press reports, the House is considering new tax cuts and changes to follow the Committee-passed tax agreement that would expand the Child...
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Government Shutdowns Q&A: Everything You Should Know
Read moreThis paper has been updated here. The second continuing resolution (CR) for fiscal year (FY) 2024 expires in two tranches, the first of which funds 4...
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OMB & CBO Release Memos on FY 2024 Discretionary Spending Limits
Read moreThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released a Frequently Asked Questions document and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published...
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A Breakdown of Foreign Aid Obligations
Read moreWith policymakers considering supplemental appropriations for Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign policy needs, many are wondering how much of the...