Statement on the 2015 State of the Union Address
Michael A. Peterson, President and COO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented this evening on the President’s annual State of the Union address.
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Michael A. Peterson, President and COO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented this evening on the President’s annual State of the Union address.
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“Six months from an important election, and as Americans face the challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that voters are deeply concerned about our unsustainable national debt and budget outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/fci-press-release
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The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s July Fiscal Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation’s long-term debt and the efforts elected leaders are making to address America’s fiscal challenges, shows that Americans remain highly concerned about the nation’s fiscal situation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/07/fci-press-release
The answer to how to address the multitude of challenges and their disproportionate impact is to pay for it — set priorities and ensure there is revenue to meet those priorities — not through smoke and mirrors or budget gimmicks.
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook/debt-matters
While Congress has not taken steps toward reining in our high and rising national debt, lawmakers did address a couple of pending fiscal items.
The poll found that a majority of voters want the President and Congress to spend more time addressing the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/06/fci-press-release
While Congress and the President move forward on a budget deal that will add $1.7 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years, voters across party lines are increasingly concerned about the nation’s finances.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/07/fci-press-release
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s final Fiscal Confidence Index for 2013 shows that American voters hold deep concerns about the nation’s long-term fiscal health, continuing a consistent 12-month trend.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/12/fci-press-release