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Concord Hosts Tribute to Warren Rudman

The late Warren B. Rudman, a fierce champion of fiscal responsibility who served two distinguished terms in the U.S. Senate and was a founding co-chairman of The Concord Coalition, was honored... More »

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As the fiscal cliff nears, there is no better time for reasoned, objective analysis of America’s budget policy. You turn to The Concord Coalition as the non partisan voice for common sense solutions to our debt and deficits problems. Your gifts by December 31 go even further this year as part of a generous one-to-one match. We value your support and thank you for your generosity. Together, we can make a difference.

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Final Report of Strengthening of America – Our Children’s Future

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The final report of Strengthening of America – Our Children’s Future, a bipartisan initiative that began this year to focus public awareness on the enormous fiscal challenges facing the country and... More »

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Once Again, Washington Punts on Fiscal Reform

Once again we have a political punt. With no time left on the clock, Senate Democrats and Republicans have approved a deal to avoid the most...

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The Fiscal Cliff: Watch and Play Along at Home

For the third week in a row, I will be discussing the nation’s fiscal challenges on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal

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Special Publication

Imhof, Penny: Lessons from a Champion of Responsible Budgeting

This Pioneer Press (Minnesota) op-ed was written by Sara Imhof, Midwest regional director of The Concord Coalition, and former U.S. Rep. Tim Penny,...

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News Coverage

The Kansas City Star (McClatchy Newspapers) | January 3, 2013

With Tax Deal, U.S. Is Off the Cliff But Not Out of the woods

“The main accomplishment of this bill was to make permanent most of the Bush tax cuts, and the Republicans seem to be ticked off about it and the...

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Los Angeles Times | January 2, 2013

'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Has Billions in Business Tax Breaks

"These are basically spending subsidies written into the tax code, and there was just no discussion about them," said Robert Bixby, executive...

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The Boston Globe | January 2, 2013

Limited Deal Does Little to Ease Deficit Pressures, Analysts Say

“We have a deal, but not a grand bargain,” said Robert Bixby, executive director of the Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to...

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Jan 4

Check out our latest infographic breaking down the #fiscalcliff deal signed by President Obama yesterday. http://t.co/z6Oskbdw

Jan 3

@geezervote Remember: we had real bipartisan tax and entitlement reform back in the 80's. It seems like a big lift, but we can do it again!

Jan 3

"The net result of the fiscal cliff deal is to preserve an unsustainable status quo." -Bob Bixby. Find out why: http://t.co/70sNSieX

Sep 22

2012 Economic Patriot's Award Dinner

Sep 6

Do Bond Markets Underestimate the True Riskiness of U.S. Treasuries?

Aug 29

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