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Press Releases & Statements

Apr 28, 2022

US Fiscal Confidence Falls as Nation Faces Higher Inflation and Unsustainable Budget Outlook

“As we continue to face significant economic turbulence and uncertainty, fiscal confidence is near a record low, because voters know that our growing national debt makes it more difficult to build a strong and stable future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/04/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 8, 2021

Fiscal Confidence Remains Low as Americans Look ahead to 2021

“The nation remains in the grips of a devastating health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Overcoming the virus remains the nation’s top priority, but the vast majority of Americans also recognize the need to address our unsustainable fiscal outlook once this crisis is over,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/12/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 27, 2010

PGPF Discusses Issues addressed in State of the Union

President & CEO David Walker discussed why the President should establish a fiscal commission by Presidential Order now that Congress has defeated the amendment that would have created a statutory commission.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2010/01/pgpf-discusses-issues-addressed-in-state-of-the-union

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 25, 2022

Voters Deeply Concerned about Budget Outlook as State of the Union Approaches and US Faces Key Economic Challenges Including Inflation

“Our economy is grappling with very high levels of inflation and probable interest rate hikes, all on the back of our runaway national debt which hit a staggering $30 trillion this month,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/02/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Nov 8, 2021

A Path to Economic Prosperity

A new fiscal agenda structured in a prudent way that induces strong economic growth, increases revenues, and protects low- and middle-income Americans is what will bring stability to the long-term budget outlook.


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook/a-path-to-economic-prosperity

Press Releases & Statements

Jun 28, 2018

Fiscal Confidence Index Results for June 2018; FCI Value: 55

“Voters are making the connection between recent tax and spending legislation and our rapidly growing national debt and deficits,” said Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/06/fci-press-release

Analysis

Dec 5, 2011

After the Supercommittee, Fiscal Policy Questions Still Have to be Addressed

The end of the supercommittee doesn’t mean the end of the fiscal policy debate in Washington.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/after-the-supercommittee-fiscal-policy-questions-still-have-to-be-addressed

Press Releases & Statements

Apr 29, 2021

Peterson Statement on Biden Administration’s Proposals

“The Biden Administration has put forward thoughtful proposals aimed at creating jobs for working- and middle-class families, increasing our global competitiveness, and addressing important national priorities like infrastructure, climate change, and racial equity," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/04/peterson-statement-on-biden-administration%E2%80%99s-proposals

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

Analysis



Apr 30, 2019

Trustees Warn: Social Security’s Total Costs Next Year to Exceed Income for First Time Since 1982

The report anticipates that in 2020 — for the first time since 1982 — the program’s total costs will exceed its total income.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/04/trustees-warn-social-security%E2%80%99s-total-costs-next-year-to-exceed-income-for-first-time-since-1982