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| Spending | Projecting the Growth of Pork | How bad is pork barrel spending in Washington D.C.? Our tool shows pork's exponential growth and projects it into the future! |
| Social Security | Your Investment Return from Social Security | What if the taxes you paid into Social Security were an investment. Our tool estimates your rate of return. |
| Social Security | Social Security or Personal Retirement Accounts? | Our first tool that explored whether you'd end up ahead or behind if Social Security was replaced with Personal Retirement Accounts. |
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| National Debt | National Debt | The U.S. government borrows money. A lot of money. Our analysis spans more than 100 years of the national debt. |
| Economics | DIY Economics! | A lot of public policy falls under the realm of economics. Our tools make it possible for you to do your own analysis! |
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