My state, like many, has referendum on our ballot requesting permission to borrow money. Where does the money come from? [more inside]
posted by Librarygeek on Oct 28, 2012 - 10 answers

Can you help me better understand the US budget? [more inside]
posted by Hypnotic Chick on Jul 12, 2011 - 11 answers

Help me debunk Auntie (& Bill Whittle) - warning, highly politicized fiscal data [more inside]
posted by Reasonably Everything Happens on Apr 21, 2011 - 10 answers

Can anyone point me toward some writing by a smart person in support of the GOP's budget? I'm not being snarky—I am sure that wealthy, anti-intellectual people looking out for their own interests is a motivation on the part of some congresspeople, but I am not ready to believe in a world where it is the only one. [more inside]
posted by zadermatermorts on Mar 7, 2011 - 11 answers

Looking for a comprehensive listing of each states budget surplus or deficit for the Fiscal Year 2008. More inside... [more inside]
posted by Sgt.Grumbless on Nov 4, 2008 - 3 answers

Are unions still relevant? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Mar 12, 2008 - 28 answers

This may seem profoundly easy to some of you, but I'm perplexed. [more inside]
posted by heartquake on Feb 6, 2006 - 20 answers

Is there someplace to find a easy to understand breakdown of the U.S. National Budget? [more inside]
posted by Botunda on Nov 5, 2005 - 7 answers