Topic: Budget
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Charts
The Newest Federal Budget Proposals Cut Infrastructure Spending to the Bone
Both President Obama and Rep. Paul Ryan propose cutting non-defense discretionary spending to a historic low.
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How a Reluctant Mayor Rescued San Francisco's Budget
Ed Lee came into office facing a $385 million deficit. By rethinking the pension system, he managed to save the city $1.3 billion over 10 years.
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After Sandy, How Should We Decide What Is Worth Rebuilding?
The Dutch have a way of deciding what is worth saving with a dike or sea wall, and what is not. Should we follow their example?
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Charts
To Fix Municipal Finances, States Need to Back Off
Many cities are powerless when it comes to controlling the money in their coffers. Here's how to fix that.
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Urban Wonk
The Next Big Financial Crisis That Could Cripple Cities
Pension pay-outs are a ticking time bomb.
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Can Bloomberg's $9 Million Mayors Challenge Really Make a Difference?
At least one massively successful city innovation, 311, suggests it can.
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As Chicago Approves its Infrastructure Bank, Cities Across the Country Watch and Wait
The first-of-its-kind measure will allow the city to accept billions in private financing for infrastructure projects.
