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Presidents Budget FY2013

Feb. 13, 2012

National Priorities Project examines the president’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, and why it matters.

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Talking About Military Spending and the Pentagon Budget – Fiscal Year 2013 (And Beyond)

Feb. 8, 2012

An FAQ focused on the immediate and long-term impact of projected Pentagon spending.

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Primary Stakes: Federal Aid Assists Wealthy State of Colorado

Feb. 6, 2012

Colorado residents attend caucuses on February 7th to decide their pick for the Republican nominee for president. Choosing a presidential candidate in part means caucus-goers will consider how they want the government to spend their federal tax dollars. National Priorities Project took a look at how much Colorado residents currently pay in federal taxes, and what they get in return.

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Primary Stakes: Federal Money on the Rise in Florida, Nevada

Feb. 2, 2012

The second publication in NPP's federal aid to the states series looks at the role of federal money in Florida and Nevada. Both states saw the percentage of federal money in their budgets increase between 2009 and 2010. In addition, state residents saw an increase in direct federal assistance dollars.

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An Economy That’s Built to Last: The 2012 State of the Union Address

Jan. 26, 2012

National Priorities Project takes apart President Obama’s last State of the Union Address in his first term as president.

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Primary Stakes: Federal Spending Keeps Iowa, New Hampshire Afloat

Jan. 2, 2012

This month the first voters head to the polls to decide who will be the Republican nominee for president. National Priorities Project took a look at the extent to which residents of the first primary states, Iowa and New Hampshire, receive federal support—even if they may be unaware of it.

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Year End Wrap Up

Sept. 28, 2011

 One (Bumpy) Year In the Life of the Federal Budget

September 30th marks the end of the fiscal year for the U.S. Government, and if you've had trouble following events in Washington, you're in good company. NPP pulls together key events of 2011 and offers a look ahead to critical decisions awaiting our elected officials.

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Crisitunity: National Priorities Project Guide to the Budget Process and Advocacy

Aug. 31, 2011

The United States is at a crossroads, a crisis point.

Stagnant unemployment, shrinking confidence in the economy and rising concerns about government debt are all weighing heavily on federal budget deliberations. While difficult, this crisis also presents us with an opportunity to engage in the budget process at a deeper level.

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End of the Year Military Spending Wrap-Up

Aug. 26, 2011

In the coming weeks the “Super Committee” of twelve Senators and Members of Congress will begin deliberating ways to generate as much as $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction over a decade. Beginning with the military, NPP will create a clearer picture of the budgetary decisions that await the Committee.

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Military Recruitment 2010

June 30, 2011

Approximately one quarter of all military spending goes towards the recruitment, retention, wages and benefits for military personnel.  Each year, National Priorities Project (NPP) reports on military recruitment in an effort to better understand these expenditures by focusing on active-duty Army recruits.

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