PGPF special report: "Fiscal Balancing Act"
The paper examines the close linkage between America's fiscal health and economic performance.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-special-report-fiscal-balancing-act
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The paper examines the close linkage between America's fiscal health and economic performance.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-special-report-fiscal-balancing-act
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s September Fiscal Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation’s long-term debt and the efforts elected leaders are making to address America’s fiscal challenges, shows that Americans remain highly concerned about the country’s fiscal situation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/09/fci-press-release
A look at the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, on the 40th anniversary of its passage.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/q-and-a-congressional-budget-and-impoundment-control-act-of-1974
Each year, through the budget process, the President and Congress have the opportunity to set priorities for the federal government, determining how much should be spent through appropriations for annually-funded programs, known as discretionary spending, and providing the opportunity to review entitlement programs and the tax code.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/federal-budget-process-a-primer
Although this spending bill, along with the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, ends the cycle of lurching from crisis to crisis, it does not address the long-term fiscal challenges facing our nation.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/top-five-takeaways-%E2%80%94-consolidated-appropriations-act-of-2014
Though the economy continues its recovery and we have made some progress on deficits, our deficits will begin growing again soon, and major long-term fiscal challenges remain.
In the legislative days remaining before the 113th Congress adjourns, there is much urgent work to be done to put the nation on a more sustainable and predictable path, now and in the future.
An overwhelming majority of Americans, 82 percent, say the long-term national debt is an important factor when it comes to deciding how they will vote in the November midterm elections, according to a new poll released today by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Michael Peterson released a statement today on the CBO's updated budget projections.
The fifth annual Fiscal Summit will bring together leading experts and policymakers to outline their vision for building a vibrant economy for all Americans, addressing our long-term fiscal challenges, and securing critical investments in our future.