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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

Explainers



Apr 5, 2023

The U.S. Corporate Tax System Explained

Presently, revenues raised by the corporate income tax represent the third-largest category of federal tax revenue in the United States, trailing those generated from the individual income and payroll taxes.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-us-corporate-tax-system-explained

Infographics



Jun 26, 2023

Infographic: What Is the Debt Ceiling?

Increasing the debt ceiling allows the Treasury to borrow funds to pay for government obligations that have already been incurred as the result of laws and budgets approved by the President and Congress.


https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/what-is-the-debt-ceiling

Programs & Projects

May 30, 2013

Peter G. Peterson Foundation May "Fiscal Confidence Index" Finds High...

NEW YORK — Americans continue to show high levels of concern about our nation's long-term debt, even as economic and near-term fiscal indicators show signs of improvement, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest 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 the debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/polling-result/peter-g-peterson-foundation-may-fiscal-confidence-index-finds-high-levels-of-concern-about-long-term-debt-even-as-near-term-economic-and-fiscal-indicators-show-signs-of-progress

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 28, 2020

Peterson Statement on CBO Report: Ten Straight Years of Trillion-Dollar Deficits

“Today’s CBO report shows ten straight years of trillion-dollar deficits. That’s a sad reflection of our nation’s poor fiscal health, and it adds insult to injury that we’re piling on all this debt in a growing economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/1/peterson-statement-on-cbo-report-ten-straight-years-of-trillion-dollar-deficits

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 25, 2016

Fiscal Confidence Index Results for October 2016; FCI Value: 52

As Election Day approaches, the nation’s fiscal health remains a top concern for voters.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2016/10/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 15, 2023

Peterson Foundation Statement on Skyrocketing Interest Costs in New CBO Report

“Interest costs are skyrocketing to record levels, damaging our nation’s budget, economy and future," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-skyrocketing-interest-costs-in-new-cbo-report

Press Releases & Statements

Jun 28, 2018

Fiscal Confidence Index Results for June 2018; FCI Value: 55

“Voters are making the connection between recent tax and spending legislation and our rapidly growing national debt and deficits,” said Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/06/fci-press-release

Blog Posts



Mar 4, 2021

National Debt to Double in Size and Other Key Takeaways from the CBO Long-Term Outlook

The report highlights the structural misalignment in the country’s budget and the resulting unsustainable fiscal trajectory.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/03/national-debt-to-double-in-size-and-other-key-takeaways-from-the-cbo-long-term-outlook

Programs & Projects

Feb 2, 2023

Divided Government — The Choice between Governing or Chaos

"The purpose of electing people to public office is to govern — to make the tough choices, to take the risks, to resolve differences and to enact policies that strengthen the nation," writes Leon E. Panetta.


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/bipartisan-policymaking-under-divided-government/divided-government-the-choice-between-governing-or-chaos