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Deficit Reduction Plans

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CBO's collected analyses of the Congress's plans for reducing the deficit and for raising the debt ceiling.

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The Effects of Renewable or Clean Electricity Standards

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A federal renewable or clean electricity standard would alter the mix of energy sources used to produce electricity, the amount of CO2 emitted, and the price of electricity, with those effects depending on the design of the program.

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CBO's 2011 Long-Term Budget Outlook

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The nation's budget outlook is daunting. Without significant policy changes, an aging population and rising per capita health care costs will lead to surging federal debt, according to CBO's latest Long-Term Budget Outlook.

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    Highlighted Issues

    Budget & Economy

    CBO's latest budget projections, economic forecast, long-term budget outlook, statutory reports, and links to historical data.
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    Debt Ceiling

    CBO's analyses and comparisons of deficit reduction proposals.
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    Health Care

    CBO's analyses and cost estimates for the 2010 health legislation and other legislation related to Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and veterans' and military health care.
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