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The Fiscal & Economic Challenge
Discover why our fiscal health and economic strength are so closely tied, and why it is important to get the deficit under control and work toward a balanced budget.
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Budget Basics: Spending
Federal Spending in the federal budget can be divided into three categories: mandatory, discretionary, and interest. Learn how these categories have changed over time.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/spending
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The Fiscal & Economic Impact of the National Debt
A strong fiscal outlook is an essential foundation for a thriving economy. Putting our nation on a sustainable fiscal path creates a positive environment for growth, opportunity and prosperity.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-fiscal-and-economic-challenge/fiscal-and-economic-impact
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Understanding the Budget: Revenues
The federal government finances its operations with taxes, fees, and other receipts collected from many different sectors of the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/revenues
About the Peterson Foundation
About the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation was created by Pete Peterson to raise awareness of America’s long-term debt, and how it affects economic growth.
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Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What is the Byrd Rule?
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.
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Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What is a Congressional Budget Resolution?
A Congressional Budget Resolution is a “blueprint” that guides fiscal decision-making in the Congress.
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Resource Library
Browse our extensive collection of articles, analyses, charts, infographics and videos of key fiscal policy issues, which include long-term debt, taxes, the fiscal outlook and more.Peterson Foundation in the News
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Fiscal Confidence Index
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation launched the Fiscal Confidence Index to help policymakers, members of the media, and everyday Americans gauge public opinion on the nation’s fiscal and economic challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/education-and-awareness/fiscal-confidence-index