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    May 30, 2013

    Peter G. Peterson Foundation May "Fiscal Confidence Index" Finds High...

    NEW YORK — Americans continue to show high levels of concern about our nation's long-term debt, even as economic and near-term fiscal indicators show signs of improvement, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest 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 the debt.


    https://www.pgpf.org/polling-result/peter-g-peterson-foundation-may-fiscal-confidence-index-finds-high-levels-of-concern-about-long-term-debt-even-as-near-term-economic-and-fiscal-indicators-show-signs-of-progress

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    Sep 28, 2013

    Taxes | PGPF Fiscal Issue Primers

    Each year, some of the revenue the federal government collects comes from various taxes. In 2012, taxpayers paid almost $2.5 trillion, which the government used to partially fund $3.5 trillion worth of spending on Social Security, health care, and other programs in areas such as defense and education. The remainder of spending was funded through deficits.


    https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/taxes-primer

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