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The Biggest Swamp of All
Far from campaign promises of fiscal responsibility, politicians continue major deficit spending.
Video: America's Issue With Spending
Politicians continue to spend hundreds of billions of dollars more than the government takes in.

Does Anyone Care About the National Debt?
Congress and White House negotiators are working to spend ever more of your money.
Demo Debt Bill Doubles Down on Insanity
Their $1 trillion spending bill keeps ignoring the $22 trillion gorilla in the room.

How to Tackle U.S. Debt
For all the talk in Washington, The Heritage Foundation offers a way forward.

Democrat-Run Cities Drown in Debt
Meanwhile, Republican states with lower taxes tend to flourish with fiscal stability.

Socialists Come for Your Credit Cards
Sanders and AOC team up to limit interest rates ... and choices for consumers.

Breaking Down Taxes by the Numbers
The vast majority of government spending is unconstitutional wealth redistribution.

Deficit Spending as Far as the Eye Can See
Trump's budget shifts balance from 10 years to 15, while funding military and a border wall.
Government Doesn't Shut Down — It's on Autopilot
Some 75% is already funded this year, and 86% of federal spending is baked in the cake.

Paul Ryan's Tarnished Speakership
Despite his reputation as a budget hawk, Ryan watched as spending skyrocketed again.

Deficit Soars Even as Income Tax Revenue Hits Record High
The $779 billion deficit is the highest since the heady days of "Hope 'n' Change" in 2012.

Americans Pay More in Taxes Than on Food and Clothing
Government spending is outpacing record tax revenue, while debt continues to climb.

Just Erase Debt With Fuzzy Math
Sanders's socialist math is becoming more popular as DC hopes to ignore the national debt.

Crying 'Wolf' on Entitlements?
Social Security and Medicare really are in big trouble, but most Americans just don't care.
Student Loan Debt Soars
The debt college graduates carry is now higher than Americans' credit card debt.

Calling Out a Republican Entitlement Reform Hypocrite
One governor calls for Republicans to engage in reform after contributing to the problem.

Rescinding $15B — One Small Step for Budget Restraint
Trump's move to cut some budget cruft is welcome, though we're going to need a lot more like it.
Public Employees Resist Pension Reform as Crisis Looms
According to a new report, states face a collective pension funding shortfall of $1.4 trillion.
Entitlements: Moral Bankruptcy Fuels Fiscal Bankruptcy
And if enough Americans continue countenancing the former, the latter is inevitable.