Statement on CBO’s Updated Budget and Economic Outlook
"Today’s CBO report confirms that the era of declining deficits is over," according to Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
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"Today’s CBO report confirms that the era of declining deficits is over," according to Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
"CBO makes clear that America’s fiscal outlook over the long term remains unsustainable and threatens our economy."
“The vast majority of Americans across party lines, including younger voters, are calling on the President and Congress to take action on our national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/02/fci-press-release
“Today’s CBO report may not be a surprise, but it should be alarming for all of us," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
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
As we enter a new year, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s January Fiscal Confidence Index is 52 (100 is neutral), indicating voters’ ongoing concern about America's fiscal future.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/01/fci-press-release
“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.
As the budget conference committee works towards a December 13th deadline, voters maintain a negative outlook on the country’s fiscal picture and call on policymakers to "spend more time" addressing the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/11/fci-press-release
“Our high and rising national debt is a pressing issue for the future of the nation, and the August recess presents an opportunity for a conversation between lawmakers and constituents about solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/07/fci-press-release
“This new CBO report shows that our national debt will reach a record level over the next decade," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.