Analysis: The President's FY 2017 Budget
President Obama's budget keeps the debt from rising as a share of the economy, but it does not address the key drivers of our long-term unsustainable debt.
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President Obama's budget keeps the debt from rising as a share of the economy, but it does not address the key drivers of our long-term unsustainable debt.
Since its establishment in 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has been dedicated to advancing solutions to our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-peter-g-peterson-foundation-progress-report-2008-2011
The public is undergoing a cultural shift, driven by generations of punted fiscal decisions and the need for innovative leadership in tough economic times.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/op-ed-how-to-handle-our-long-term-debt
The President released his annual budget today, outlining the Administration's policy proposals, budgetary projections, and economic forecasts for 2015 through 2024.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/analysis-of-the-presidents-fiscal-year-2015-budget
The combined Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds, commonly referred to as the “Social Security Trust Funds,” will be fully depleted by 2033.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/social-security-faces-major-financial-challenges
An analysis by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation that looks at all spending — and not just non-exempt spending — has found that the scale of reductions next year resulting from the sequestration will be more heavily weighted towards defense cuts.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-office-of-management-and-budgets-sequestration-reportan-analysis
By making gradual changes to federal spending and revenue, lawmakers can not only stabilize our fiscal outlook, but also provide long-run economic benefits.
The Trustees warn that Congress and the Administration should work "with a sense of urgency" to put the program on a sustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-medicare-trustees-report-in-charts
Federal debt is already at its highest level as a percentage of GDP since 1950 and would exceed its all-time high by 2034 under current law.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2018/07/cbo-warns-historic-debt-levels-threaten-economy
Similar to previous years, this budget largely relies on very optimistic projections of economic growth and unlikely budget cuts to reduce the deficit.