National Priorities Project Bringing the Federal Budget Home

Webinars

Out of Balance

Out of Balance, is the first webinar in our 2010 Data for Democracy series. Out of Balance will build participants' capacity to analyze the forthcoming FY2011 President's budget, released February 1.

Out of Balance, provides a critical look at the link between federal funds and state and local budgets. It offers a solid and accessible critique of national spending priorities, with a focus on military spending. State-level figures are available for every state to help participants “bring home” the webinar's main messages.

Out of Balance agenda:

  • Make the connection between federal spending and state and local budgets 
  • Examine the FY 2010 federal budget and the impact at the state level 
  • Discuss budget trends 
  • Look at what's out of balance? 
  • Explore initial steps to creating balance
  • Take action 
  • Questions/Discussion
Upcoming Dates:
There are no scheduled dates for this webinar. If you would like to schedule a private webinar for you or your organization, please Contact Us.
Files for this Webinar:
  • Out of Balance - Presentation View Online | Download

    .PDF version of the Out of Balance powerpoint presentation.   Please contact Jo Comerford if you are interested in receiving the actual powerpoint document.

  • Out of Balance - Talking Points View Online | Download

    Talking points for Out of Balance.

  • Out of Balance - State-level Data Sheet View Online | Download

    The Out of Balance data sheet.  State-level data available for all states.