Justin Bogie is a senior policy analyst in fiscal affairs at The Heritage Foundation.
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Two months after unveiling his “skinny budget,” President Donald Trump officially submitted his completed budget to Congress. The proposal sends a strong message to Washington… Read More
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Congress’ power of the purse is one of its bedrock responsibilities listed in Article 1 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has reaffirmed this power… Read More
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Early Monday morning, congressional negotiators released text of a massive omnibus appropriations bill that would fund the government through Sept. 30. The bill is expected… Read More
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A key driver of wasteful spending in Washington is what some call “zombie” appropriations. This refers to spending on programs that either have never been… Read More
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When Americans file their taxes, it’s natural to wonder, “Where do my tax dollars go? What do they fund? And what don’t they fund?” According… Read More
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America must kick its addiction to spending before it becomes an insurmountable crisis. On Thursday, the Congressional Budget Office released its “2017 Long-Term Budget Outlook,”… Read More
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Washington talks a tough game about tackling federal spending, but President Donald Trump is beginning to take real action. On Monday, Trump issued a new… Read More
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The Congressional Budget Office’s budget and economic outlook for the next decade paints a grim picture of the nation’s fiscal situation and shows we continue… Read More
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This week, Congress is expected to pass the second continuing resolution of the year, keeping the federal government operating until late April and avoiding a… Read More
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A recently released congressional report shows the depth of American fiscal problems and the need for lawmakers to tackle the nation’s dire financial situation. On… Read More
