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Nov 11, 2021

Leading Economists: The Economy Bounced Back Fast, But Major Questions Remain

With our economy in recovery, the national debt rising unsustainably, the country still grappling with a devastating pandemic, and lawmakers pursing significant new legislation, America faces many critical questions for its future. To shed light on the best way forward, two top economists participated in a panel discussion as part of the latest edition of the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2022/01/leading-economists-the-economy-bounced-back-fast-but-major-questions-remain

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Mar 10, 2023

Federal Deficit and Debt: February 2023

Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for February 2023.


https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-february-2023

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.


https://www.pgpf.org/polling/new-poll-voters-are-prepared-to-make-compromises-and-sacrifices-to-help-reduce-the-debt

Press Releases & Statements

Jul 20, 2015

Pete Peterson Speaks to CED about the Nation's Fiscal and Economic Future

Peterson Foundation Chairman Pete Peterson spoke at the Committee for Economic Development’s Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner about the importance of long-term fiscal sustainability and its impact on the nation’s economy and future generations.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/pete-peterson-speaks-to-ced-about-the-nations-fiscal-and-economic-future

Blog Posts

Jul 12, 2018

Panetta: U.S. Headed for a “Death Spiral” of Deficits and Debt Unless Lawmakers Act

Unless addressed soon, the growing national debt will "seriously jeopardize and undermine the American economy," said former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/07/panetta-us-headed-for-a-death-spiral-of-deficits-and-debt-unless-lawmakers-act

Blog Posts

Feb 24, 2015

Analysis: Congressional Budget Office's 40th Anniversary

As CBO celebrates its 40th anniversary, there is a key opportunity for policymakers to reaffirm their support for the independence of this agency.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/analysis-congressional-budget-offices-40th-anniversary

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 28, 2014

Statement from the Peterson Foundation on the 2014 State of the Union Address

The Peterson Foundation releases a statement on the 2014 State of the Union address.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-from-the-peterson-foundation-on-the-2014-state-of-the-union-address

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 27, 2013

Fiscal Confidence Index Results for February 2013; FCI Value: 43

Americans continue to be concerned about the nation's long-term debt and believe the problem is likely to get worse in the next few years, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest Fiscal Confidence Index.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/02/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Jul 25, 2019

Peterson Foundation: Budget ‘Compromise’ Ignores Next Generation

“This deal ignores our large and growing fiscal imbalances and is a step in the wrong direction for our economy." said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/07/peterson-foundation-budget-compromise-ignores-next-generation

Blog Posts

Dec 1, 2016

The Fiscal Month in Review: Trump’s Fiscal Agenda

With the election in the rearview mirror, a number of important fiscal and economic policy issues continued to simmer throughout November.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/12/the-fiscal-month-in-review-trump%E2%80%99s-fiscal-agenda