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Shai Akabas, Bipartisan Policy Center Economic Policy director, talked about the stalemate over raising the debt limit and the potential impact of a default.

Shai Akabas talked about the debt limit and his research into when precisely the U.S. will run out of money to pay its bills.

The Senate Budget Committee questioned think tank executives and other professionals at a hearing on preserving Social Security. Some senators and witnesses argued that the tax code needs to…

Shai Akabas talked about key fiscal deadlines in September 2021, including raising the debt limit and government funding.

Shai Akabas talked about congressional debate over extending unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.

Shai Akabas talked about the federal government’s response to job losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Bipartisan Policy Center Economic Policy Director Shai Akabas talked about the financial impact of the 35-day government shutdown.

Shai Akabas talked about a report by the Treasury Department showing that the federal deficit so far for fiscal year 2018 reached $532 billion in May, 23 percent higher than the same period …

Shai Akabas talked abouta possible budget deal in Congress to avert another government shutdown.

Shai Akabas talked about the potential impact emergency disaster spending might have on the debt limit debate.

Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration Stephen Goss and Deputy Actuary Karen Glenn gave an overview of the program’s finances through the years and policy proposals to keep the …

Shai Akabas talked about new projections for the federal “debt limit,” which restricts the amount the U.S. government may borrow. Topics included the history of the debt limit, and what will…

The Washington Center hosted a discussion on the federal budget and the U.S. debt. A former Clinton administration budget official, and a former budget adviser to Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) t…