Outlook for the Budget and the Economy
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Snapshot of Child Nutrition Programs
Under current law, total funding for child nutrition programs will grow from $20 billion in 2013 to $29 billion in 2023, CBO projects.
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Snapshot of Unemployment Benefits
Since 2008, during and after the most recent recession, temporary programs have significantly expanded the benefits available to unemployed people.
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Fiscal Tightening in 2013 and Its Economic Consequences - Infographic
Under current law, a sharp reduction in the federal budget deficit between 2012 and 2013 will cause the economy to contract, CBO projects, but will also put federal debt on a path more likely to be sustainable over time.
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The 2012 Long-Term Budget Outlook: Infographic
The 2012 Long-Term Budget Outlook: Infographic