Recent Posts on Budget and Spending

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What is a “Pocket Rescission” and is It Legal?

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A Snapshot of Government-Wide Contracting for FY 2024 (interactive dashboard)

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A Snapshot of Government-Wide Contracting for FY 2023 (interactive dashboard)

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A Warning About the Nation’s Fiscal Health

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Tracking the Funds—Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending

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What is a Continuing Resolution and How Does It Impact Government Operations?

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A Snapshot of Government-wide Contracting for FY 2021 (Interactive Dashboard)

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Larger Federal Deficits & Higher Interests Rates Point to the Need for Urgent Action

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Trying to Understand the President’s Budget Proposal? Our Budget Glossary Can Help

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Federal Debt Has Reached its Ceiling. What Does That Mean?

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The U.S. General Fund – “America’s Checkbook”

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New Defense Budget, Existing Opportunities to Improve DOD Business Operations