Outlook for the Budget and the Economy
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Federal Budget Deficits Are Projected to Decline Through 2015 but Rise Thereafter, Further Boosting Federal Debt
In recent years, debt held by the public has been significantly greater relative to GDP than at any time since just after World War II; under current law it will continue to be quite high by historical standards during the next decade.
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Making Choices About Federal Spending and Taxes
Presentation by Doug Elmendorf, CBO Director, to the Economic Club of Minnesota
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Presentation to the Economic Club of Minnesota
During his presentation, Director Doug Elmendorf emphasized that federal debt remains on an unsustainable path, and the composition of federal spending is changing dramatically from what it has been in the past.
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Testimony on the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2014 to 2024
Testimony by Douglas W. Elmendorf, Director, before the Committee on the Budget, United States Senate.
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Capping War-Related Spending
Questions for the Record from Chairman Ryan following Director Elmendorf's testimony on the Budget and Economic Outlook, February 5, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions About CBO’s Estimates of the Labor Market Effects of the Affordable Care Act
CBO answers a few questions it has received about last week’s analysis of the labor market effects of the Affordable Care Act.
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Testimony Before the House Budget Committee on the Budget and Economic Outlook
Director Doug Elmendorf testified on CBO’s latest projections for the budget and economy. The video of that testimony is now available.
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Testimony on the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2014 to 2024
Testimony by Douglas W. Elmendorf, Director, before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. House of Representatives.
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Presentation with the Release of the Budget and Economic Outlook
In a briefing for the press this morning, Director Doug Elmendorf summarized CBO’s outlook for the budget and the economy. His remarks and accompanying slides are now available.
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Press Briefing on The Budget and Economic Outlook
Director Douglas W. Elmendorf's Press Briefing on The Budget and Economic Outlook