Addressing Tax System Failings That Favor Billionaires and Corporations ReportSep 3, 2021 Addressing Tax System Failings That Favor Billionaires and Corporations Biden’s Build Back Better plan addresses key failings of the U.S. tax system that let the wealthy and corporations avoid paying their fair share; Congress can and should do even more. Sep 3, 2021 Seth Hanlon, Galen Hendricks
CBO’s Long-Term Projections of the Primary Deficit Fell Each Year of the Biden Administration ArticleApr 4, 2024 CBO’s Long-Term Projections of the Primary Deficit Fell Each Year of the Biden Administration The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) long-term projections of the primary deficit and debt decreased sharply during the Biden administration. Apr 4, 2024 Bobby Kogan
5 Immediate Effects of a Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government on March 2 ArticleFeb 28, 2024 5 Immediate Effects of a Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government on March 2 Here are five ways that a partial shutdown of the federal government could immediately affect you if Congress does not make its March 1 deadline. Feb 28, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
The Schumer-Johnson Budget Deal, Explained ArticleFeb 6, 2024 The Schumer-Johnson Budget Deal, Explained Under the tight caps in the budget agreement, Congress should be able to meet the nation’s highest priorities, but the federal government would provide a lower level of services and benefits than it did in fiscal year 2023. Feb 6, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jean Ross
The budget process isn’t broken: The problem is politics In the NewsJan 24, 2024 The budget process isn’t broken: The problem is politics Bobby Kogan writes in The Hill about why the budget process doesn't need to be altered. Jan 24, 2024 The Hill Bobby Kogan
5 Immediate Effects of a January 20 Partial Shutdown ArticleJan 17, 2024 5 Immediate Effects of a January 20 Partial Shutdown Here are five ways that a January 20 partial shutdown of the federal government could immediately affect you. Jan 17, 2024 Jessica Vela, Bobby Kogan
1.3 Million Active-Duty Service Members Would Go Without Pay During a Government Shutdown ArticleJan 10, 2024 1.3 Million Active-Duty Service Members Would Go Without Pay During a Government Shutdown As the U.S. Congress continues negotiations to pass a federal budget, active-duty service members and their families are once again left wondering if they will pay the price for extremist House Republicans’ political maneuvers. Jan 10, 2024 Rudy deLeon, Laura Kilbury, Kyle Peterson
Testimony Before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight In the NewsDec 6, 2023 Testimony Before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight Bobby Kogan testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight about the federal debt. Dec 6, 2023 House Ways and Means Committee Bobby Kogan
House Republicans: It’s time to finally get serious about appropriations In the NewsDec 2, 2023 House Republicans: It’s time to finally get serious about appropriations In The Hill, Bobby Kogan writes about why jumping from continuing resolution to continuing resolution is a bad idea for funding the federal government. Dec 2, 2023 The Hill Bobby Kogan
How George W. Bush and Donald Trump broke America’s tax system In the NewsOct 27, 2023 How George W. Bush and Donald Trump broke America’s tax system In an op-ed published by MSNBC, Bobby Kogan argues that tax cuts are the reason the federal deficit has grown despite a strong economy. Oct 27, 2023 MSNBC Bobby Kogan
The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security ArticleSep 22, 2023 The House Republican Study Committee Budget Proposes Harsh Changes to Social Security The proposal would raise the retirement age for full Social Security benefits to 69. Sep 22, 2023 Alan Cohen
What Happens During a Government Shutdown? ArticleSep 21, 2023 What Happens During a Government Shutdown? Learn how a government shutdown affects you. Sep 21, 2023 Bobby Kogan
House Republican Appropriations Proposal Breaks the Debt Limit Deal ReportSep 6, 2023 House Republican Appropriations Proposal Breaks the Debt Limit Deal The Senate’s bipartisan appropriations bills protect key priorities, while the House Republican appropriators’ proposal would set the United States on a path toward shutdown. Sep 6, 2023 Bobby Kogan, Jean Ross
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