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CBO Warns: Fiscal Outlook Remains Unsustainable
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
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About the Peterson Foundation
PETER G. PETERSON FOUNDATION TEN YEAR REPORT
In 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation was established with the goal of preserving the American Dream for the next generation. My father saw our high and rising debt as a transcendent threat to our future economy – posing a risk to every American, and our leadership role in the world.
About the Peterson Foundation
2019 Fiscal Summit Summary and Highlights
Amid the debate over national priorities, one thing is clear: fiscal sustainability is essential to addressing the needs and ambitions of our society and building a vibrant future for generations to come.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/fiscal-summit/2019-fiscal-summit/summary-and-highlights
Programs & Projects
Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
About the Peterson Foundation
The Fiscal Summit
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s Fiscal Summit is the premier annual gathering dedicated to addressing our nation’s long-term debt and improving our economic future. Debuting in 2010, the Summit is a key event for the foundation to build consensus and support for putting America on a sustainable fiscal path.
Events
Peterson Foundation Economic Forum
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation Economic Forum brings together thought leaders shaping the future of our nation for in-depth conversations on America’s most pressing issues.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/events/economic-forum
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Peterson Foundation Events
To solve our fiscal challenges in an enduring way, we need input and support from across the ideological spectrum.
Explainers
National Security Solutions
By making smart, strategic decisions about future national security requirements policymakers can ensure that our military is strong and that we are prepared to defend our nation from threats while also avoiding potential waste of precious national resources
Explainers
What Are Earmarks and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.