These charts show you how big the federal budget is
The charts below are based on information from the Congressional Budget Office, which does nonpartisan analysis for Congress.
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You’re hearing a lot about budget reconciliation in Congress. What does that mean?
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress have begun taking their first steps on the long and winding road that constitutes the ...
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US estimated to have borrowed $127B in January: CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated in a report on Monday that the federal government racked up a deficit of $127 billion last month. The CBO estimated the federal budget deficit ...
Trump's border czar is 'begging' for money for immigration crackdown, Senate budget chief says
House and Senate Republicans are on a collision course when it comes to Trump's legislative agenda, with dueling markups ...
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Congressional Budget Office Projects $2.7B Pell Grant Shortfall
The Pell Grant program has a $2.7 billion shortfall heading into the coming fiscal year, according to new projections from the Congressional Budget Office.
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‘Rosy’ Budget Assumptions Might Increase National Debt Says Think Tank
That includes projections from the Federal Reserve, the Congressional Budget Office, and “the consensus of the country’s top economic forecasters.” Most think the average over the next ...
Trump is ruling over the first true Potemkin Congress
House and Senate Republicans are arguing over budget strategy, while the Trump administration makes clear it is ready to ...
Senate confirms Russell Vought to return as head of Trump’s Office of Management and Budget
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought to return as head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after having helmed the ...
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Senate confirms Russ Vought to lead budget office as Democrats protest
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Democrats held the floor ...