What’s the Difference between a Government Shutdown and the Debt Limit?
A government shutdown is costly, but failing to raise the debt limit could have more severe and lasting consequences.
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A government shutdown is costly, but failing to raise the debt limit could have more severe and lasting consequences.
New polling shows that voters want Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to address the national debt in the upcoming debates.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/09/voters-national-debt-needs-to-be-part-of-the-debates
Social Security is the largest single federal program, and accounts for approximately one quarter of all federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/celebrating-social-securitys-80th-anniversary
The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington.
Since March 15, more than 65 million claims for regular unemployment insurance have been filed due to COVID-19. Find weekly updated statistics here.
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
The latest OMB report marks the first time that the administration has acknowledged that deficits will surpass $1 trillion in the near term.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/07/trump-administration-acknowledges-trillion-dollar-deficits
All day long, student teams will employ a number of unique and engaging tactics for educating fellow students on the long-term national debt in creative ways.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/college-students-nationwide-kick-off-up-to-us-with-my-two-cents-day
Powell noted that the current economic expansion is the longest on record and emphasized the need to consider the long-term implications of fiscal policy.
Independent analyses agree unanimously that either bill would add significantly to the growing national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/12/poll-voters-say-that-tax-reform-shouldn%E2%80%99t-grow-the-debt