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Oct 15, 2012

Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?

During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy

Analysis



Jun 22, 2018

CBO: Percent of Uninsured Rose Last Year for the First Time Since 2010

CBO estimates that the number of uninsured under age 65 rose by 1 million people and anticipates the total to rise by another million people this year.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2018/06/cbo-percent-of-uninsured-rose-last-year-for-the-first-time-since-2010-and-will-continue-to-climb-over-the-next-decade

Explainers

Sep 25, 2012

Issues in Brief: Who Benefits From Medicaid?

Most Medicaid dollars are spent on disabled and elderly beneficiaries, whose incomes and financial resources are low enough to qualify for the program.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/who-benefits-from-medicaid

Analysis

Nov 18, 2010

GAO: The Federal Government’s Long-Term Fiscal Outlook Fall 2010 Update

Under the GAO’s most realistic fiscal scenario, debt held by the public will exceed 109 percent of GDP by 2020.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/government-accountability-office-the-federal-government%E2%80%99s-long-term-fiscal-outlook-fall-2010-update

Programs & Projects

Special Report: Fiscal Balancing Act

A strong and stable economy with sustained job creation and broadly-shared growth ultimately requires a foundation of fiscal responsibility.


https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/fiscal-balancing-act

Analysis

Aug 26, 2011

Summary of CBO Update on Budget and Economic Outlook

The latest report by the CBO on the outlook for the U.S. budget and economy highlights the costs of the ongoing weakness in our economy and uncertain direction of our nation’s fiscal policies.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/summary-of-cbo-update-on-budget-and-economic-outlook

About the Peterson Foundation

Michael A. Peterson

As chairman and chief executive officer of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Michael Peterson oversees the strategic direction of the Foundation, guiding policy and shaping strategy for its major initiatives, key partnerships, and long-term objectives.


https://www.pgpf.org/board/michael-a-peterson

Grants

Foundation Projects

Learn about Peterson Foundation projects designed to address America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges.


https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/projects

Peterson Foundation in the News

Peterson Foundation in the News

Explainers



Feb 22, 2024

The Highway Trust Fund Explained

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