Americans Overwhelmingly Agree that Fiscal Health Leads to Economic Strength
Voters overwhelmingly connect the nation’s fiscal health with its economic strength, and are calling for policymakers to address our long-term fiscal challenges.
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Voters overwhelmingly connect the nation’s fiscal health with its economic strength, and are calling for policymakers to address our long-term fiscal challenges.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s December 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, is 43 (100 is neutral), indicating voters’ ongoing concern about America’s fiscal future.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/12/fci-press-release
An overwhelming majority of voters (91%) feel that a stable fiscal foundation will lead to growth.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/infographic-fiscal-health-leads-to-economic-strength
Americans draw clear connections between our nation’s fiscal health and economic strength.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-fiscal-health-leads-to-economic-strength
For the third successive year, student teams have joined Up to Us, a unique nationwide campus competition that gives young leaders a voice on fiscal issues.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/3rd-annual-up-to-us-campus-competition-doubles-in-size
Medicare is a large share of the budget, and it is projected to grow.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/urgent-action-needed-to-shore-up-medicare-program
A new collection of papers, prepared by the PIIE, explores the consequences of sustained U.S. fiscal uncertainty on the national and global economy.
Michael Peterson released a statement today on the CBO's updated budget projections.
The 2014 mid-term elections may be over, but America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges remain.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/lame-duck-deadlines-and-long-term-priorities
Each year, through the budget process, the President and Congress have the opportunity to set priorities for the federal government, determining how much should be spent through appropriations for annually-funded programs, known as discretionary spending, and providing the opportunity to review entitlement programs and the tax code.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/federal-budget-process-a-primer