President's Budget Relies on Optimistic Economic Projections and Unlikely Spending Cuts
The president's budget misses an opportunity to address the structural causes of our debt and relies instead on overly optimistic economic assumptions.
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The president's budget misses an opportunity to address the structural causes of our debt and relies instead on overly optimistic economic assumptions.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has released a mid-year update to its projections of the nation’s federal finances and economic health.
America's economic future depends on policymakers’ willingness to agree on a plan that will put our nation on a sustainable fiscal course.
https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/a-brighter-economic-future
“As policymakers begin to prepare for the new landscape in Washington, they have both a requirement and a valuable opportunity to work together on fiscal solutions," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-2018-midterm-elections
The CBO provides two projections of the nation's fiscal future over the next 75 years: one based upon laws currently on the books; and one that reflects selected changes to those laws that lawmakers are widely expected to make.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-releases-the-2010-long-term-budget-outlook
Recent budget reforms have not significantly improved the nation’s long-term fiscal outlook, according to a report released today by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Lawmakers should use the opportunities presented by the annual budgetary process to set policy priorities and provide more certainty about our nation’s fiscal policy.
While there is disagreement on specific remedies, there is broad consensus that our current tax code is broken.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2013-fall-fiscal-agenda-%E2%80%94-tax-reform
“Instead of governing by crisis and brinksmanship, our leaders should work collaboratively to address the major structural challenges in our budget," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-government-shutdown
The combined Social Security trust funds are projected to be fully depleted by 2034 — just 18 years from now.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2016/06/trustees-warn-social-security-in-financial-trouble