Analysis: CBO February 2014 Report
Though the economy continues its recovery and we have made some progress on deficits, our deficits will begin growing again soon, and major long-term fiscal challenges remain.
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Though the economy continues its recovery and we have made some progress on deficits, our deficits will begin growing again soon, and major long-term fiscal challenges remain.
Peter G. Peterson Foundation Launches New "Fiscal Confidence Index" To Measure Public Opinion About America's National Debt
Lawmakers should use the opportunities presented by the annual budgetary process to set policy priorities and provide more certainty about our nation’s fiscal policy.
2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
The Congressional Budget Office’s new long-term projections show that the federal budget is on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-2013-long-term-budget-outlook-analysis
The House and Senate must show leadership in key issues facing the nation, like finding consensus on a $90 billion budget gap before the end of the fiscal year, or next month’s looming debt ceiling debate.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/infographic-%E2%80%94-welcome-back-congress
Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented today following the release of the 2015 Annual Reports of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees.
A newly released poll by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation shows that voters overwhelmingly support bipartisan action to reduce our national debt, and are willing to make personal sacrifices to help achieve that goal. These responses paint a stark contrast with the political gridlock and polarizing rhetoric that we have seen in Washington recently — and are likely to see during the 2012 election cycle.
Peter G. Peterson releases a statement on Simpson-Bowles "Bipartisan Path Forward to Securing America’s Future."
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.