The U.S. Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis
Last year, the U.S. deficit of $1.4 trillion or 9.9 percent of gross domestic product, was the largest since the end of World War II.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2009/04/the-us-faces-looming-fiscal-crisis
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Last year, the U.S. deficit of $1.4 trillion or 9.9 percent of gross domestic product, was the largest since the end of World War II.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2009/04/the-us-faces-looming-fiscal-crisis
The results of the national survey, commissioned by the Foundation and released today, show that amidst the current economic crisis, there is strong consensus about the fundamental importance of the country's sustained fiscal health, and that Americans place a high priority on tackling the federal government's growing budget deficit and debt.
Prior to President Barack Obama's prime-time news conference, in which he discussed the state of the economy, his recovery plan, and his ambitious budget blueprint, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation suggested 8 key questions.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2009/03/8-questions-for-8-pm
The nation’s schools teachers feel ill-prepared to teach basic federal budget terms and engage students in public policy questions to promote active citizenship.
The full transcript of a speech delivered by Dave Walker, president and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, at the Institute of Medicine.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/dave-walker-at-institute-of-medicine-rosenthal-speech
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation releases a statement on President Obama's consideration of a Bipartisan Commission.
A study commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation on S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 confirms the Congressional Budget Office analysis that the bill, as passed by the Senate Finance Committee, could result in slightly lower deficits if it is implemented as intended and remains unchanged.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/peter-g-peterson-foundation-releases-new-health-care-reform-study
mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, and the Peter G. Peterson Foundation today unveiled "Debt Ski," an online flash-video game that spotlights the dangers of excessive debt, challenges young people to avoid destructive financial behavior, and spurs fiscally responsible action.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2009/04/viral-video-game-to-promote-financial-responsibility
There is broad support among Democrats, Republicans and Independents for a bipartisan fiscal commission to address America's debt and deficit challenges according to a new poll commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
The Peterson G. Peterson Foundation will release an analysis of President Obama's complete Fiscal 2010 Budget proposal, which is expected to be announced next week.