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ISSUE GUIDES: Federal Budget
SOURCES AND RESOURCES

Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.

Brookings Institution

Nonprofit research organization that examines current and emerging policy challenges and offers recommendations for dealing with them. It supports extensive research programs.

1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, D.C. 20036

phone: (202) 797-6000

http://www.brookings.edu

Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments

Nonprofit public policy research institute (formerly the Defense Budget Project) that seeks to clarify the link between near-term and long-range military planning and defense investment strategies.

1730 Rhode Island Ave., Suite 912

Washington, D.C. 20036

phone: (202) 331-7990

http://www.csbaonline.org/

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Think tank that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and middle-income people.

820 First St., NE, Suite 510

Washington, D.C. 20002

phone: (202) 408-1080

http://www.cbpp.org

Citizens Against Government Waste

Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Americans about the waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the federal government.

1301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 400

Washington, D.C. 20036

phone: (202) 467-5300

http://www.cagw.org/

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Coalition of corporations, foundations, and individuals that aims to support and improve the federal budget process. Also seeks to educate the public on major issues of budgetary concern.

200 1/2 E St., NE

Washington, D.C. 20002

phone: (202) 547-4484

http://www.crfb.org/

Concord Coalition

Nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to eliminating federal budget deficits and building a sound economy for future generations.

1819 H Street, NW; Suite 800

Washington, D.C. 20006

phone: (202) 467-6222

http://www.concordcoalition.org

Congressional Budget Office

CBO's mission is to provide the Congress with objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions and with the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process.

405 Ford Office Building, NW

Washington, D.C. 20515

phone: (202) 226-2600

http://www.cbo.gov

Economic Policy Institute

Nonprofit think tank that seeks to broaden public debate about ways to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.

1660 L St., NW, Suite 1200

Washington, D.C. 20036

phone: (202) 775-8810

http://epinet.org

Heritage Foundation

Research and educational institute that formulates and promotes conservative policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and traditional American values.

214 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, D.C. 20002

phone: (202) 546-4400

http://www.heritage.org

House Budget Committee

House committee with oversight over federal spending policy and the budget.

309 Cannon Office Building, NW

Washington, D.C. 20515

phone: (202) 226-7270

http://www.house.gov/budget