6 facts about Americans’ views of government spending and the deficit
Americans are split on the size and role of the government, though reducing the budget deficit is a higher priority than it was last year.
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Americans are split on the size and role of the government, though reducing the budget deficit is a higher priority than it was last year.
As concern about federal spending rises among both Democrats and Republicans, here’s a primer on the national debt of the United States.
The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
Americans show more support than opposition for two infrastructure bills; majorities favor raising taxes on large businesses and high-income households.
63% of U.S. adults say the government has the responsibility to provide health care coverage for all, up slightly from 59% last year.
Most Latino registered voters (71%) say they want government to be more involved in solving the nation’s problems.
While Democrats broadly say the government has a responsibility to ensure health care coverage for all Americans, they are divided over how to achieve this.
From Social Security to national parks, a look at long-range trends in federal outlays relative to the U.S. economy
As the debate continues over repeal of the Affordable Care Act and what might replace it, a growing share of Americans believe that the federal government has a responsibility to make sure all Americans have health care coverage.
On the occasion of President Obama’s last State of the Union address, a look back at his first congressional address – his priorities, those of the public at the time and what’s happened in the years since.
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