“debt-ceiling” Charts

Debt ceiling hits as national debt reaches $17.3 trillion »

Since Congress first rendered the debt limit inoperative by suspension in January 2013, the national debt grew by nearly $900…

The Heritage Foundation
by: The Heritage Foundation
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1995 Government Shutdown Costliest Ever...Until Now »

The government shutdown of last month cost the US over $1 billion each week, greatly surpassing the previous record of…

Anthony Sibley (AJ)
by: Anthony Sibley (AJ)
views: 139

Our Debt »

Getting back on the path to fiscal responsibility should be a top priority for lawmakers debating the debt ceiling and…

The Public Notice
by: The Public Notice
views: 123

Why Are We Raising the Debt Ceiling? »

Check out our infographic from May 2013. A drink limit at a party prevents dangerous driving, and a debt limit…

The Public Notice
by: The Public Notice
views: 400

Majority Says Raise Debt Ceiling »

According to a letter from the Chairman of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee to Secretary Geithner of the Treasury Department,…

Jessica Garber
by: Jessica Garber
views: 119

Majorities Want Functional Congress and Spending Cuts »

While threatening shutdown is not a popular move Americans also want the debt limit increases to come with strings attached.…

The National Memo
by: The National Memo
views: 107