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Biden's Budget and the SMART Prices Act Will Devastate Drug Development

Pharmaceutical price controls in President Biden's budget and the SMART Choices Act will devastate drug development.

Thomas Schatz June 23, 2023
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Taxpayers Do Not Get Everything They Want But They Get What They Need

The Fiscal Responsibility Act is what taxpayers need and will lead to more of what they want to reduce wasteful spending.

Thomas Schatz May 30, 2023
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The Biden Budget Poses an Existential Threat to the States

The President's proposed budget would distort the balance of power between the federal and state governments.

Ryan Lanier March 23, 2023
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Texas Lawmakers Must Exercise Caution with Spending Surplus

Texas lawmakers will decide how to spend a $32.7 billion budget surplus. 

Ryan Lanier January 23, 2023
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A Not So Merry Present from Congress

Just in time for the holidays, Congress passes a $1.7 trillion spending package for FY 2023.

Deborah Collier December 23, 2022
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Congress Should not Use Ukraine As an Excuse to Fund a Socialist Agenda

Congress should avoid using Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic as a means to pass a socialist agenda. 

Christina Smith March 9, 2022
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Congress Should not Impose a Damaging Small Business Tax

CCAGW Is Launching a Digital Ad Campaign Opposing Taxes on Carried Interest

Thomas Schatz September 8, 2021
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$40 Billion Broadband Bill Is Costly, Unnecessary, and Wasteful

The BRIDGE Act of 2021 would do more harm than good.

Thomas Schatz June 16, 2021
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Time to Review and Reduce Duplicative Housing Programs

On October 22, 2020, the Senate Budget Committee released a report highlighting overlap and duplication in federal housing programs.

Deborah Collier October 22, 2020
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States Should Cut Spending, Not Raise Taxes

State governments should be focused on cutting spending to offset revenue losses, not raising taxes.  

CAGW Staff July 1, 2020
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Federal Bailouts Punish Fiscally Responsible States

The House of Representatives prepares to vote on a $3 trillion stimulus bill, which includes $875 billion for state and local governments. 

Frances Floresca May 14, 2020
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Senate Budget Committee Makes Budget Reports Available for the Public Online

The Senate Budget Committee's Chairman has introduced a new budget scorekeeping report on the Budget Committee's website to provide a regular accounting of budget developments. 

Allen Johnson October 17, 2019

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