Blog Posts
Apr 28, 2017
The Fiscal Month in Review: Resurrection of the AHCA, Broad Strokes on Taxes
As the Trump administration marks the 100 day milestone, a number of pressing fiscal issues remain to be resolved.
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Press Releases & Statements
Dec 17, 2019
Peterson Foundation Statement on Budget Deal December 2019
“Another $400 billion in debt is the worst possible holiday gift for our children,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-budget-deal
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 4, 2022
Peterson Foundation Statement on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and CBO Score
“This bill demonstrates that you can invest in areas of national interest while improving our fiscal outlook at the same time," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Analysis
Jun 9, 2023
Debt Ceiling Update: What’s at Stake
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
Press Releases & Statements
Dec 31, 2014
Year-End "Fiscal Confidence Index" Shows Americans Remained Concerned about Nation's Fiscal Health Throughout 2014
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s December 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, is 43 (100 is neutral), indicating voters’ ongoing concern about America’s fiscal future.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/12/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Jan 12, 2023
Federal Deficit and Debt: December 2022
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for December 2022.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-december-2022
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 23, 2022
Post-Election Poll: With Divided Congress on the Way, Voters Call on Leaders to Prioritize National Debt
“With high inflation, risk of recession, rising interest rates and the debt soaring over $31 trillion, there are many urgent fiscal and economic priorities for the 118th Congress to address next year,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/11/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 14, 2012
The President’s Budget Proposals Will Lead the Federal Debt to Approach 200 Percent of GDP Over the Next 70 Years
If all of the proposals in the budget were adopted, government debt would still soar to unsustainable levels in the long run, even under the optimistic assumptions used in the administration’s long-run projections.
Blog Posts
Dec 1, 2016
The Fiscal Month in Review: Trump’s Fiscal Agenda
With the election in the rearview mirror, a number of important fiscal and economic policy issues continued to simmer throughout November.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/12/the-fiscal-month-in-review-trump%E2%80%99s-fiscal-agenda
Analysis
May 1, 2019
Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Every year the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees issue reports on the fiscal health of these vital programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/social-security-medicare-trustees-reports