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Nov 24, 2003 by Guest Blogger

Over 20 years, the repeal would cost $982 billion in lost revenues.

Christian Science Monitor Article

Nov 24, 2003 by Guest Blogger

A recent article from the Christian Science Monitor describes the impact of proposed legislation (CARE act, and estate tax repeal) on charitable giving.

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The Fiscal Crisis Affecting the Nonprofit Sector

Nov 21, 2003 by Guest Blogger

Some charts from a recent presentation by Gary Bass:

The Fiscal Crisis Affecting the Nonprofit Sector (.doc)

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Nov 18, 2003 by Guest Blogger

OMB Watch - The Watcher - November 17, 2003 Vol.4 No.23 -

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Nov 13, 2003 by Guest Blogger

A special report from the Rockefeller Institute of Government on the state budget crisis...

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Oct 30, 2003 by Guest Blogger

Gross Domestic Product News Release

Third quarter 2003 gross domestic product (GDP) came in at a annual rate of 7.2% on the strength of consumer spending (see below).

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Sep 11, 2003 by Guest Blogger

Paul Krugman talks about the deficit and economic policy in an interview with Buzzflash.

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Sep 9, 2003 by Guest Blogger

Cost of War .com

The President is asking for an additional $87 billion for Iraq. 87 billion is in some ways an inconceivably large number. CostofWar.com is tracking the ongoing cost of war/reconstruction in Iraq and translating the numbers into forgone opportunities. For example - well over 1 million four-year college scholarships could be funded with the current war costs.

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