Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Budget Projections

Ignoring PAYGO Could Add $2.5 Trillion to the Debt

CBO's official budget estimates rely on general adherence to current law, meaning that no new laws are passed other than to keep the government...

How Much Savings Would It Take to Make Debt Sustainable?

CBO's budget outlook, little changed since its last update, shows the same story it has for a few years: the debt picture will stabilize through...

CBO Report Shows Return of Trillion-Dollar Deficits

Trillion-dollar deficits are coming back in 2025. That's one of the many stories told by the new budget update released today by the Congressional...
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The Better Budget Process Initiative: Improving Focus on the Long Term

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