Analysis
Nov 23, 2012
Issues in Brief: PGPF Research
This fall, PGPF research staff will publish a series of one-page articles, providing objective analyses on major government programs and policies.
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Press Releases & Statements
Sep 17, 2013
Statement from the Peterson Foundation on 2013 Congressional Budget Office's Long-Term Budget Outlook
Michael A. Peterson releases a statement about the Congressional Budget Office's long-term budget outlook.
Analysis
Apr 13, 2018
CBO Report Outlines Dramatically Worse Fiscal Outlook
CBO projects that, on our current path, the deficit will reach nearly $1 trillion next year and will total $12.4 trillion over the ten-year period from 2019.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2018/04/cbo-report-outlines-dramatically-worse-fiscal-outlook
Analysis
May 23, 2013
Summary: CBO's Analysis of President's FY 2014 Budget
Although the President's budget would make progress by reducing deficits and stabilizing the debt over the next ten years, federal debt would remain high by historical standards.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/summary-of-cbos-analysis-of-the-presidents-budget-for-fiscal-year-2014
Press Releases & Statements
Dec 30, 2015
As 2015 Draws to a Close, Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook Remains a Top Concern for Voters
Attitudes about the national debt remained consistently low throughout 2015, as the Fiscal Confidence Index ranged between 45 and 52, demonstrating that even as short-term deficits improved, our long-term fiscal challenges remain a major concern to voters.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/12/fci-press-release
Blog Posts
Jan 25, 2017
Top Three Takeaways on the 10-Year Fiscal Outlook
CBO’s new report serves as a reminder that the lawmakers need to take into account our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges as they consider policy changes.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/01/top-three-takeaways-on-the-10-year-fiscal-outlook
Press Releases & Statements
May 25, 2022
Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO 10-Year Budget and Economic Outlook
“The most important takeaway from today’s CBO report is that interest costs are higher, adding to an already unsustainable fiscal outlook," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 28, 2022
US Fiscal Confidence Falls as Nation Faces Higher Inflation and Unsustainable Budget Outlook
“As we continue to face significant economic turbulence and uncertainty, fiscal confidence is near a record low, because voters know that our growing national debt makes it more difficult to build a strong and stable future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/04/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 11, 2021
Peterson Statement on CBO 10-Year Budget and Economic Outlook
“This new report provides the latest evidence that our fiscal condition has worsened significantly since the pandemic began, and will need to be addressed once we’re through the COVID crisis,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Events
2012 Fiscal Summit: America's Case for Action
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s 2012 Fiscal Summit brought together leaders from government, policy, academia, and the media to address our long-term fiscal challenges, explore the potential for progress and reinforce the importance of building bipartisan consensus on solutions.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/fiscal-summit/2012-fiscal-summit-americas-case-for-action