Federal spending on highways does not correspond very well with how the roads are used. CBO examines three approaches lawmakers could consider to make highway spending more productive.
February 2016
Premiums for private health insurance, which are high and rising, are affected by various federal subsidies and regulations. In 2016, the federal government will subsidize most premiums, at a cost of roughly $300 billion.
After questions were raised by outside analysts, we identified some errors in one part of our report, CBO’s 2015 Long-Term Projections for Social Security: Additional Information, which was released on December 16, 2015.
The federal budget deficit was $165 billion for the first four months of fiscal year 2016, CBO estimates.
In an opening statement to the House Budget Committee, CBO Director Keith Hall discussed The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2016 to 2026, which was released in January.
In an opening statement to the Senate Budget Committee, CBO Director Keith Hall discussed appropriations with expired authorizations and CBO's latest annual report on the subject.
CBO is excited to announce the launch of a new Budget and Economic Data page. The page features links to budget and economic projections released in the Budget and Economic Outlook and Updates and in the associated supplemental material.