Fiscal Policy

Bernie Sanders' plans would almost double the national debt even with big tax increases. (Michelle Davies/The Journal-Gazette via AP)

Campaigns

Sanders’ plans would slam the rich, but also hit the middle class

Joseph Lawler -

May 9, 2016 5:03 pm

Hillary Clinton' platform amounts to $1.8 trillion in new spending and tax breaks, but also includes enough new tax increases and other government savings that her platform wouldn't significantly add to the federal debt. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Campaigns

Study: Clinton would add $1.8 trillion in spending, tax breaks

Joseph Lawler -

May 2, 2016 8:41 pm

Trump Deletes Debt Reduction Plan, Submits Completely New One

Chris Deaton -

April 22, 2016 7:21 pm

Trump Says He’ll Eliminate $19 Trillion of Debt with Trade

Chris Deaton -

April 4, 2016 7:07 pm

Obama's fiscal 2017 budget is an outline of proposed policies, very few of which have any chance of being enacted. Released in February, the budget is the last one that will be released by the Obama White House. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Economy

Deficits lower than expected in Obama budget

Joseph Lawler -

March 29, 2016 6:46 pm

President Obama's proposed tax changes would total $1 trillion in the next five years and $2.1 trillion over 10, nonpartisan panel says. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Economy

Obama’s proposed tax hikes: $2.1 trillion

Joseph Lawler -

March 24, 2016 9:21 pm

Economy

Senate GOP to punt on budget amid disagreement

Joseph Lawler -

March 7, 2016 3:36 pm

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that the plans made available by Ted Cruz would add $12.3 trillion to the federal debt, including interest costs, over 10 years. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Campaigns

Analysis: Cruz platform adds $12.3 trillion to federal debt

Joseph Lawler -

February 29, 2016 4:29 pm

Economy

Obama to tout 2009 stimulus in Florida

Joseph Lawler -

February 23, 2016 5:01 am

Immigration

Critics hit Obama’s claim that legalizing immigrants would lower taxes

Anna Giaritelli -

February 10, 2016 1:32 am

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Tag: Fiscal Policy

Sanders’ plans would slam the rich, but also hit the middle class

Study: Clinton would add $1.8 trillion in spending, tax breaks

Trump Deletes Debt Reduction Plan, Submits Completely New One

Trump Says He’ll Eliminate $19 Trillion of Debt with Trade

Deficits lower than expected in Obama budget

Obama’s proposed tax hikes: $2.1 trillion

Senate GOP to punt on budget amid disagreement

Analysis: Cruz platform adds $12.3 trillion to federal debt

Obama to tout 2009 stimulus in Florida

Critics hit Obama’s claim that legalizing immigrants would lower taxes

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