This study examines broad alternatives for federal funding of highways, focusing on fuel taxes and on taxes that could be assessed on the basis of the number of miles that vehicles travel.

In order to deter conflict or fight in wars if necessary, the Navy aims to maintain a forward presence—to keep some ships far from U.S. shores in areas that are important to national interests. If the Navy cannot afford to implement its shipbuilding plan, it can sustain its forward presence by...

This brief describes the economic conditions and budgeting practices that can lead to significant budgetary challenges--often termed fiscal stress--at the local level.

The cost of treating recent veterans diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, or both who used VHA services from 2004-2009 was much higher than for recent veterans without those conditions. 1 in 4 recent combat vets treated at VHA from 2004 through 2009 had a diagnosis of PTSD. 7 percent had a diagnosis of TBI.

Under current law, as of March 16, the Treasury will be at the statutory borrowing limit and will need to use so-called extraordinary measures to continue raising cash. Those measures would probably be exhausted by October or November.

What amount of budgetary resources might be needed in the long term to carry out the Administration’s plans for national defense as they were proposed during 2009? This CBO study--prepared at the request of the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee--addresses that...