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The Peterson Foundation’s Expert Views essay series convenes leading voices to offer ideas, insights and analysis surrounding our most pressing fiscal and economic challenges.
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Press Releases & Statements
Nov 23, 2022
Post-Election Poll: With Divided Congress on the Way, Voters Call on Leaders to Prioritize National Debt
“With high inflation, risk of recession, rising interest rates and the debt soaring over $31 trillion, there are many urgent fiscal and economic priorities for the 118th Congress to address next year,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/11/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 30, 2013
Post-Shutdown Poll: Majority of Democrats and Republicans Would Support Policies They Disagree With In Order to Achieve a Long-term Fiscal Solution
Following the recent government shutdown and debt ceiling standoff, and as the Budget Conference Committee gathers, a new poll released today finds that a majority of voters in both parties are willing to give ground on key issues in order to achieve a much desired, long-term fiscal solution.
Press Releases & Statements
May 7, 2013
President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates Discuss America’s Future and Its Fiscal Challenges
As President Obama and Congress confront the nation's fiscal outlook and other top priorities, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation is convening its fourth annual Fiscal Summit.
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 25, 2013
College Students Launch Campaigns Across the Country to Activate a New Generation on the Nation's Fiscal Challenges
As part of the Up to Us initiative, student teams at various colleges and universities are kicking off competing campaigns designed to educate their peers on the effects of the nation's rising debt and motivate action in Washington on fiscal issues.
Blog Posts
May 22, 2020
How Has the Coronavirus Affected the U.S. Economic Outlook
The U.S. economy was in its longest expansion since World War II. The pandemic, however, has altered that trajectory.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/05/how-the-coronavirus-has-affected-our-economic-outlook
Programs & Projects
Apr 10, 2023
Federal Deficit and Debt: March 2023
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for March 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-march-2023
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 19, 2010
David Walker on News Reports Stating White House and Congress Reach Deal on Fiscal Commission
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation releases a statement on the Fiscal Commission.
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
Press Releases & Statements
Mar 31, 2023
Peterson Foundation Statement on Trustees Reports
“These new Trustee reports make clear that when it comes to the future of Social Security and Medicare, doing nothing is simply not an option," said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/03/peterson-foundation-statement-on-trustees-reports