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Mar 3, 2023
Lifting the Debt Ceiling Has Been Paired with Budget Reform in the Past
Earlier this year, the United States once again hit its debt ceiling, which is currently capped at $31.4 trillion.
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Press Releases & Statements
Mar 29, 2016
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for March 2016; FCI Value: 51
The Fiscal Confidence Index, modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, is 51 (100 is neutral), indicating the nation’s fiscal future is a top issue for voters.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2016/03/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 26, 2016
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for April 2016; FCI Value: 49
As candidates campaign across the country, the nation’s fiscal health remains a top concern for voters, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s April Fiscal Confidence Index.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2016/04/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 28, 2014
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for April 2014; FCI Value: 43
The April survey finds that Americans continue to have overwhelmingly negative views about the debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/04/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
May 29, 2013
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
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.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/05/fci-press-release
Blog Posts
Sep 19, 2022
President Biden's Policies Would Reduce Deficits by Trillions if Enacted — But Debt Would Still Climb
President Biden’s proposed policies, if enacted, would reduce deficits over the next decade, according to an analysis recently published by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 26, 2015
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for August 2015; FCI Value: 44
The August 2015 Fiscal Confidence Index value is 44.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/08/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
May 20, 2015
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Secretary Julián Castro, Former CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf and Top Lawmakers Discuss 'Opportunity for America' at Peterson Foundation Fiscal Summit in Washington
As the economic recovery takes hold, Americans across party lines believe that the country’s renewed economic stability creates an opportunity for the government to address the country’s fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/05/2015-fiscal-summit-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 23, 2016
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for February 2016; FCI Value: 51
As Americans head to the polls and caucuses, the nation's fiscal health remains a top concern 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.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2016/02/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 29, 2015
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for April 2015; FCI Value: 47
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s April Fiscal Confidence Index shows that Americans remain highly concerned about the nation’s fiscal health.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/04/fci-press-release