How can Uncle Sam improve its finances?
Many families keep a meticulous budget of their household finances. They track how much the working residents earn, where the dollars and cents are going, and what spending can be eliminated to improve the fiscal house. This type of thinking should be adopted by public officials, correct? Despite the perpetual handwringing about better financial management in Washington, nothing changes – and it remains to be seen if the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can be America’s money savior.
$7 Trillion in Spending – But What Does It Buy?
The US government is poised to spend more than $7 trillion in fiscal year 2025. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), federal outlays will exceed $10 trillion by 2033. The public is aware of the headline figures, such as $4…
