Politics Jun 04 What is the CBO? A look at the budget office in the middle of the debate over Trump’s big bill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 CBO estimates Biden’s student debt plan could cost $400 billion over 30 years The estimate was issued Monday in response to a request from Republican lawmakers who oppose Biden's plan because of its cost. They cited the estimates as evidence that the plan will "bury" taxpayers. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Economy Mar 04 CBO expects U.S. federal debt to double over next 30 years The long-term drivers of managing the debt are rising interest rates and spending on programs such as Social Security and Medicare. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Sep 23 WATCH: Senate budget committee holds hearing on updated CBO outlook The Treasury Department said that the U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 months of this budget year. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Economy Jun 01 CBO projects virus impact could trim GDP by $15.7 trillion The Congressional Budget Office says the U.S. economy could be $15.7 trillion smaller over the next decade than it otherwise would have been if Congress does not mitigate the economic damage from the coronavirus. By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press
Apr 24 Coronavirus relief pushing U.S. deficits to staggering heights By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending will nearly quadruple the government’s budget deficit, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday. Continue reading
Jul 13 CBO says Trump’s budget doesn’t balance federal ledger as promised By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Thursday's Congressional Budget Office report says that Trump's budget, if followed to the letter, would result in a $720 billion deficit at the end of 10 years instead of the slight surplus promised. Continue reading
Jun 29 As deficit spikes, CBO says Congress must act on debt by October By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A new government estimate says the drop-dead deadline for lawmakers to increase the government's borrowing limit is early to mid-October. Continue reading
Jun 27 Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Senate leaders scrambled to rescue their health care bill, in deepening jeopardy as opposition from rebellious Republicans intensified. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Ryan addresses budget office score of GOP health care bill By Alan Fram and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press On Wednesday, the budget office said the House bill would leave 51 million Americans uninsured by 2026. Continue reading