Trade with China lopsided as more companies expand to US
Released May 13, 2013International trade has risen dramatically in the past 20 years, but the U.S. still runs a trade deficit, most dramatically with China.
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U.S. government is tops in IT spending – but with how much waste?
Released March 25, 2013The U.S. government spends $74 billion on information technology, but a quarter of funded programs have “serious management issues.”
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The federal deficit: Every second counts big
Released March 24, 2013Every second of 2011, the federal deficit rose another $41,210. That means it spent $114,253 and took in only $73,043 during that one tick of the clock.
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The 'farm' may be the least of the Farm Bill
Released Feb. 15, 2013The Farm Bill cost the government $96.2 billion in 2011, but just $13.44 billion went to help farmers.
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More Americans fall behind on their debts
Released Feb. 11, 2013More Americans have overdue debt payments, despite the end of the recession. The average past-due amount is historically high, too.
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Costly payment mistakes mean tax dollars fall through the cracks
Released Feb. 7, 2013Improper payments by the federal government amounted to $115 billion lost in 2011 – despite legislative attempts to clamp down.
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Washington’s lifelines for state budgets may be fraying
Released Feb. 6, 2013Since the recession, revenue-starved states have grown more reliant on federal help, but those funds may now be in danger.
Read More »Facts about U.S. Debt and Deficits Primer
The federal public debt hanging over our collective American household is at $16 trillion and rising. Manageable? Explore our debt and deficits.
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Post-Election SpreecastPolling expert G. Evans Witt reveals what drove voters' decisions on Election Day.
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DebateWhat is government's role in getting people back to work? A FTF unemployment debate
