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Obama Nominates Jacob Lew as OMB Director
Today, President Obama has announced his intention to nominate Jacob Lew, the current Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, to...
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Senate Takes Up Small Business Bill
Under the radar due to other priorities, the Senate has taken up its version of a small business stimulus bill. The bill combines two different small...
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The Latest Fashionable Trend
It’s official, budget commissions are now sexy. Esquire magazine confirmed it with the creation of its own Blue Ribbon Commission to Balance the...
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The Show Isn't Over Yet
Recent fiscal performances have been a mixed bag. The troubled Greek government finally pushed through significant pension reform, but doubt still...
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‘Line’ Items: Running of the Bulls Edition
Running for the Exits – The “Running of the Bulls” has begun in Pamplona, Spain. Combine that with the celebrations over the country’s World Cup...
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It's Time to "SAVE" More
OMB and the President have just kicked off the 2nd annual SAVE Awards, a contest that allows federal employees to submit their ideas to save money for...
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MarketWatch July 5-9
Markets are justifiably confused about the strength of the economy: is growth slowing? Is it slowing a lot or just a little? Will it keep chugging...
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Some Options for Social Security Reform on the Benefits Side
CRFB’s earlier post on CBO’s Social Security Options publication covered some of the broad reform options, especially those effecting Social Security...
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The Budget Simulator on Politico
Here's CRFB's Chris Dreibelbis with Politico's Patrick Gavin, talking about our Stabilize the Debt! budget simulator. Watch out for the simulator...
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The IMF's Fiscal Prescription for the US
The IMF just released its experts' assessment of the US economic and fiscal outlook to the public (although it was dated June 21). The report...
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Americans Have Their Say on Budget Choices
As Washington struggles with confronting the mounting federal debt, the public has been given the opportunity to register their thoughts through CRFB...
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CBO Issues Monthly Budget Review
CBO issued its monthly review for June, finding that so far this year, the federal government has run a deficit of just over $1 trillion, $81 billion...