Lessons Learned: Setting a Bipartisan Fiscal Commission Up for Success
A group of respected policy experts share their views on how a bipartisan fiscal commission could help break the cycle of governing by crisis.
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A group of respected policy experts share their views on how a bipartisan fiscal commission could help break the cycle of governing by crisis.
Although the need for serious, long-term changes to the funding structure of the Highway Trust Fund is clear, there is disagreement over the approach to do so.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-highway-trust-fund
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a measure administered through the tax code to address poverty.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit
At $34 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
https://www.pgpf.org/top-10-reasons-why-the-national-debt-matters
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for Feburary 2024.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-february-2024
"Today’s CBO projections are the latest loud and clear warning about America’s unsustainable national debt," said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-new-cbo-report
CBO’s report is the latest warning sign about the dire fiscal outlook.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking in an interview, said that now is the time to start addressing our $34 trillion and rising national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/02/fed-chair-powell-its-past-time-to-address-our-national-debt
Medicaid’s role in state budgets is unique, since the program acts as both an expenditure and the largest source of federal support in state budgets.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-how-do-states-pay-for-medicaid
Significant majorities of voters across party lines agree that a commission would strengthen Social Security, lower borrowing costs, and improve our economic outlook.