“sequester” Charts
3 Cents »
Could the sequester have been avoided? Yes! Washington could have cut 3 cents on every dollar it spends as an…
Do Americans Actually Want to Reduce Government Spending? »
70% of Americans feel it is essential that the federal budget deficit be reduced-- with 73% believing this should be…
Look to the North for Fiscal Reform »
From 1995 to 1998, Canada turned its $32 billion federal deficit into a $2.5 billion surplus. Canada's federal spending as…
Sequester Statistics: Schools Feeling the Squeeze »
As across-the-board spending cuts begin to affect government sectors, Education funding will be cut by roughly $4.7 billion, pre-2003 levels,…
Sequester Squeeze: Military (un)Readiness »
As across-the-board spending cuts initiated by the sequestration begin to affect government sectors, Defense Department cuts will disproportionately affect states…