Blog Posts
Jul 17, 2017
What You Need to Know about the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Social Security and Medicare affect nearly every American at some point in their lives.
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Press Releases & Statements
Sep 26, 2013
PGPF Poll Shows Americans Believe Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Fights Threaten the Economy
A new poll released today and commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation finds that American voters are deeply concerned that upcoming fights over the debt ceiling and a possible government shutdown will harm the economy.
Blog Posts
Jan 12, 2024
What Is the SALT Cap?
The deduction of state and local tax payments (known as SALT) from federal income taxes has been a subject of debate among economists and policymakers over the past few years — with significant implications for our budget and fiscal outlook.
Programs & Projects
Nov 13, 2023
To Get Our Fiscal House in Order: Put Politics First
"When the dominoes of our national debt fall, young Americans will be the ones left to pick up the pieces," writes Heidi Heitkamp.
Explainers
Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What is the Byrd Rule?
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.
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Quiz: How Much Do You Know about the U.S. Tax System?
The lengthy and complex United States tax code can be difficult for Americans to understand.
https://www.pgpf.org/quiz/how-much-do-you-know-about-the-us-tax-system
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 30, 2009
Latest National Survey Shows 7-in-10 Americans Support a Bipartisan Commission
There is broad support among Democrats, Republicans and Independents for a bipartisan fiscal commission to address America's debt and deficit challenges according to a new poll commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Explainers
Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What is a Congressional Budget Resolution?
A Congressional Budget Resolution is a “blueprint” that guides fiscal decision-making in the Congress.
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
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 7, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on New CBO Report
"Today’s CBO projections are the latest loud and clear warning about America’s unsustainable national debt," said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-new-cbo-report