Topic: U.S. Congressional Budget Office

Federal deficit falling fast: Is that a good thing ... or a bad thing?

New estimates show the US federal budget deficit falling faster than forecast. To some, that's a sign that fiscal policy is becoming too austere, valuing quick cuts over more-needed reforms.

Why federal budget deficit is falling faster than CBO expected

Immigration reform: How much will it cost US taxpayers?

Tax VOX How immigration policy impacts budget projections

Why no sign of 'sequester' cuts in perky April jobs report?

The New Economy GDP up 2.5 percent: Smaller-than-expected bounce for US economy

Immigration reform bill may hang on economic effect of legalizing millions

The New Economy Big drop in jobless claims: this week in the economy

Social Security proposal from Obama: How would it affect you?

Opinion Opponents of Medicaid expansion put politics over people

Tax reform: Why a kinder, simpler tax code eludes Congress, so far

Entitlement reform takes step toward reality in new Obama budget

Taming Medicare costs: What are the options?

Veterans groups gear up to fight any proposed changes to disability payments

Student loan interest doubles in July due to Congressional inaction

Paul Ryan's tax numbers: Just 'magic asterisks'? (+video)

What's in Paul Ryan plan? Surprising numbers from GOP House budget. (+video)

Tax VOX How would Paul Ryan's tax plan work?

Paul Ryan's new Medicare plan could be tip of the iceberg (+video)

Life after 'sequester': Does federal budget have $1 trillion in fat to cut?

'Sequester' watch: Will US spending cuts really cost 750,000 jobs?

Tax VOX How should the government measure inflation?

Tax revenue to hit record this year. So is spending 'the problem'?

The 'sequester' has landed: Just how 'automatic' will spending cuts be? (+video)

Spending cuts: As Washington frets, Wall Street shrugs (so far)