Federal Deficit and Debt: July 2023
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for July 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-July-2023
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Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for July 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-July-2023
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for August 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-August-2023
Fitch Ratings recently downgraded the U.S. long-term credit rating from its top mark of AAA to AA+.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/08/what-the-fitch-downgrade-says-about-our-fiscal-challenges
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/07/why-the-american-healthcare-system-underperforms
“Our high and rising national debt is a pressing issue for the future of the nation, and the August recess presents an opportunity for a conversation between lawmakers and constituents about solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/07/fci-press-release
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Many Americans, young and old, may be confused by the complex set of issues that comprise how the government raises revenues and allocates them.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/06/what-is-fiscal-policy-interactive-teaching-tools
“America’s fiscal outlook is more dangerous and daunting than ever, threatening our economy and the next generation."
“Voters understand the urgency of our fiscal challenges, and that’s why they want lawmakers to take concrete steps to secure our future,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/06/fci-press-release