Research & Reports: Federal Budget
The Cost of Doing Nothing
December 16, 2008Finding that the United States will suffer a future economic loss of over $1.7 trillion if the current recession drives an additional 3 million children into poverty, as has been predicted.
The Federal Budget: Looking Ahead to 2009
September 2, 2008
An analysis of proposed discretionary spending on children in 2009.
The Child Tax Credit: A Snapshot of Families Left Out
July 4, 2008
Illustrating the importance of lowering the income floor for the Child Tax Credit.
Kids' Share 2008
June 24, 2008
Revealing that the share of federal domestic spending on children is continuing a downward trend, making no improvement since last year.
Children's Budget 2008
April 14, 2008
A comprehensive guide to all federal spending on children. Reveals that only one penny of every new, real non-defense dollar spent by the federal government has gone to children and children’s programs.
A Child-Friendly Economic Stimulus
Proving that it is crucial that the welfare of America’s children be included in the economic stimulus discussion.
An Improved Child Tax Credit: Good for the Economy, Good for Kids
Reducing the income floor from of the Child Tax Credit would mean added benefits to the families and would increase spending as a result of increased resources.
Family Tax Policies: What They Are and Why They Matter
August 8, 2007
There are four key tax policies that provide more money for families with children than all other federal programs combined, including educational programs, health care insurance for children, and nutritional assistance.
First Focus Report Indicates Tax Credits Would be Detrimental to Children and Families
August 2, 2007
Revealing that President Bush’s tax proposal would be severely detrimental to American children and families.
First Focus Fellow, James Capretta, Tax Notes Article
May 25, 2008
Indicating that is necessary to provide stronger incentives for cost control, stabilized and expanded insurance coverage children and their families, and improvements in quality of care across-the-board. (Written by First Focus Fellow, James Capretta)
Kids' Share 2007
March, 2007
Revealing that the share of federal spending on children has dropped 23%.
Cost-Effective Investments in Children
January 3, 2007
Identifies four areas of investment that merit expanded federal funding even in a time of fiscal austerity. (Written by First Focus Fellow, Julia Isaacs)
