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    Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?

    During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.


    https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy

    Press Releases & Statements

    Six Months from Election Day, Strong Majority of Democrats and Republicans Cite National Debt as Top-Three Priority

    “Six months from an important election, and as Americans face the challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that voters are deeply concerned about our unsustainable national debt and budget outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


    https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/fci-press-release

    Blog Posts

    Leading Economists: The Economy Bounced Back Fast, But Major Questions Remain

    With our economy in recovery, the national debt rising unsustainably, the country still grappling with a devastating pandemic, and lawmakers pursing significant new legislation, America faces many critical questions for its future. To shed light on the best way forward, two top economists participated in a panel discussion as part of the latest edition of the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.


    https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2022/01/leading-economists-the-economy-bounced-back-fast-but-major-questions-remain

Expert Views: Fiscal Commission

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National Debt Clock

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