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CBO Warns: Fiscal Outlook Remains Unsustainable
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
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Sep 11, 2012
Issues in Brief: The Debate Over Tax Expenditures
Tax expenditures are often "spending in disguise" because they are used by Congress to direct resources to specific constituencies and priorities — much like spending programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-debate-over-tax-expenditures
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 27, 2023
New Poll: With Shutdown Deadline Approaching, Concern Rising Among Voters
“Rather than engaging in partisan battles and fiscal brinksmanship, voters want their leaders to work together on real solutions to our national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/09/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Jun 25, 2012
New poll: Voters are prepared to make compromises and sacrifices...
A newly released poll by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation shows that voters overwhelmingly support bipartisan action to reduce our national debt, and are willing to make personal sacrifices to help achieve that goal. These responses paint a stark contrast with the political gridlock and polarizing rhetoric that we have seen in Washington recently — and are likely to see during the 2012 election cycle.
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
Programs & Projects
America's Fiscal and Economic Outlook: Where Do We Go From Here?
We asked twelve leading experts to share their views on the most important fiscal and economic questions facing America.
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook
Press Releases & Statements
Dec 1, 2020
Following Divisive Campaign Season, Voters Continue to See Rising National Debt as Key Issue for America’s Future
As the nation emerges from a divisive campaign season with a range of complex challenges awaiting a new administration and Congress, Americans remain deeply concerned about the rising national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/11/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 26, 2013
PGPF Poll Shows Americans Believe Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Fights Threaten the Economy
A new poll released today and commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation finds that American voters are deeply concerned that upcoming fights over the debt ceiling and a possible government shutdown will harm the economy.
Press Releases & Statements
May 29, 2019
Bipartisan Majorities of Americans Call on Leaders to Focus on Nation’s Fiscal Outlook
“Our nation faces a range of critical challenges, but Americans understand that managing the debt is a key part of building America’s future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/05/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Oct 4, 2011
Presidential Candidates Debate Fiscal Issues
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is the official broadcast sponsor of the Bloomberg/Washington Post Republican Presidential Debate — a debate focused on the American economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/presidential-candidates-debate-fiscal-issues