Federal Budget in Pictures Shows America’s Spending and Debt Crises

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Budget Bulletin Your source for federal budget news and analysis Recent Updates Social Security Finances Significantly Worse, Says 2012 Trustees Report Taxmageddon: Massive Tax Hikes on the Horizon Medicare Trustees to America: A Bleak Future Without Real Reform Cut the Government Waste, but Fix Entitlements, Too Featured Research Federal Budget in Pictures Shows America’s Spending and Debt Crises By Romina Boccia April 29 marks the third year that the U.S. Senate has not passed a budget. Now more than ever, it is crucial that Americans understand what our nation’s spending, taxes, and debt mean for them and their families and why Congress must urgently get back to budgeting. The Heritage Foundation’s newly released Federal Budget in Pictures 2012 edition (previously called Budget Chart Book) offers a unique tool to learn about the federal budget in a clear and compelling way. >> Click here to read the rest of the story Chart of the Week Get more charts in our just-released online resource Federal Budget in Pictures About The Heritage Foundation Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. The Heritage Foundation | 214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 | 202.546.4400