Higher Interest Rates and the National Debt
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
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Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
If lawmakers do not agree on raising or suspending the debt limit before the extraordinary measures are exhausted, there would be severe consequences.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2023/06/debt-ceiling-update-whats-at-stake
The budget projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in August reaffirm the perilous path of deficits and debt expected over the next decade.
Federal debt will rise to 144 percent of GDP within 30 years — far exceeding its all-time high, and nearly doubling today's level.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/06/cbo-warns-historic-debt-levels-pose-substantial-risks
Americans must task their newly elected officials with tackling the nation's debt — and hold them accountable for results.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/for-a-stronger-economy-deal-with-the-debt
Under the current policy scenario, the federal government is projected to run permanent primary spending deficits.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/government-accountability-office-fall-2012-budget-outlook
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projects that the federal debt could reach 175% of GDP by 2040.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/congressional-budget-offices-2015-long-term-budget-outlook
The two proposals present distinct visions of the role of the federal government in our economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/fy-2015-budgets-comparing-chairman-ryans-and-the-presidents-proposals
The end of the supercommittee doesn’t mean the end of the fiscal policy debate in Washington.
Over the next several weeks, as the President and Congress confront the "fiscal cliff," they will have a big opportunity to make the right choice.