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Government spending
Climbing 10-year Treasury yield signals costlier future for buying, borrowing
Aug 18, 2023
If the Federal Reserve needs to keep interest rates higher to continue battling inflation, 10-year yields will have to compete.
We have a debt ceiling deal. So what happens next?
Jun 2, 2023
Now, agencies and Congress need to figure out how to implement the thing.
The debt limit deal would reduce government spending by about $1.5 trillion
by
Justin Ho
May 31, 2023
Reduced government spending can have an impact on the broader economy. But economists say the effects will likely be limited.
Public spending on preschool hasn’t gone up in two decades
by
Ali Budner
May 18, 2023
A new report finds that funding has stagnated in the last two decades. Some states are trying to buck the trend.
Why comparing government and household spending doesn't quite work
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 16, 2023
It's like comparing apples and oranges, professor Golnaz Motie says, because the government has many more tools and huge immediate obligations.
Does austerity have a hidden agenda?
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Feb 8, 2023
A new book explores the historical relationship between austerity, the labor force, and fascism.
What will happen if the U.S. blows through the debt limit?
Sep 27, 2021
The economy would be in uncharted — and dangerous — territory.
For public good, not for profit.
With the 2,700-page infrastructure bill comes a lot of lobbying
Aug 5, 2021
Groups large and small are vying for a piece of the pie and seeking lobbyists' help in influencing senators.
Biden administration plans "whole of government" approach to fight climate change
Apr 22, 2021
The administration will work with domestic and international government agencies as well as private finance.
Infrastructure plan has positives and negatives for GDP
Apr 8, 2021
Infrastructure adds to gross domestic product, but interest rates can take away from it.