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Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Harry Reid

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Posted: | Budget Process

NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Harry Reid.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Chris Van Hollen

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NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Chris Van Hollen

Federal Budget Players Spotlight:John McCain

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NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: John McCain. 

Examining Federal Spending by Michigan State University

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Posted: | Budget Process, Transparency & Data

Most U.S. universities, like states and local governments, receive a good deal of federal grant money each year, especially for research and development purposes. Michigan State University recently pledged to do half of its $400 million per year purchasing budget with women- and minority-owned businesses. 

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Tom Price

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NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Tom Price.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Mitch McConnell

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NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Mitch McConnell.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Nancy Pelosi

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NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process. This week: Nancy Pelosi.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: Bernie Sanders

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NPP spotlights major players in the federal budget process.

Federal Budget Players Spotlight: John Boehner

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NPP spolights major players in the federal budget process.

Three Foreign Aid Mythbusters

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Posted: | Military & Security

On average, Americans believe that approximately a quarter of the US federal budget is spent on foreign aid. It's actually closer to one percent.