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Press Releases & Statements

Nov 25, 2015

One Year From the 2016 Election, Nation's Fiscal Health Remains a Top Concern for American Voters

Americans remain highly concerned about the nation’s fiscal health, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s November 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.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/11/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Dec 31, 2014

Year-End "Fiscal Confidence Index" Shows Americans Remained Concerned about Nation's Fiscal Health Throughout 2014

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

Analysis

Nov 13, 2023

Our National Debt: The Choice between Leadership or Crisis

"Too often in recent years, Washington has largely governed by crisis. No area better reflects the pressure of constant crisis than the federal budget," writes Leon E. Panetta


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/our-national-debt-the-choice-between-leadership-or-crisis

Programs & Projects

Nov 13, 2023

A Way to Brighten America’s Dark Fiscal Outlook

"A fiscal commission will not obviate lawmakers’ responsibility to make hard choices, but it will make those choices easier to understand and explain to voters," writes Mark Zandi


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/a-way-to-brighten-americas-dark-fiscal-outlook

Programs & Projects

Nov 13, 2023

Setting Up a Fiscal Commission for Success

"Establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission could be the first step towards breaking this fiscal deadlock and setting national priorities," writes Ben Ritz


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/setting-up-a-fiscal-commission-for-success

Press Releases & Statements

Nov 21, 2023

US Fiscal Confidence Dips as Lawmakers Continue to Face Budget Crisis

“As the national debt races toward $34 trillion, policymakers remain mired in short-term budget battles that do nothing to improve our fiscal outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/11/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Nov 13, 2023

Yes, Fiscal Commissions Can Succeed with a Committed Congress

"The single most crucial ingredient in a successful commission is complete buy-in from the leadership of both parties," writes Brian Riedl


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/yes-fiscal-commissions-can-succeed-with-a-committed-congress

Press Releases & Statements

Apr 14, 2023

Brown University Researchers to Illuminate Solutions on Prevailing Pandemic Challenges

Projects to address testing, schooling mode impacts, misinformation and vaccine passports will receive $226,536 in research support from Peterson Foundation fund.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/04/brown-university-researchers-to-illuminate-solutions-on-prevailing-pandemic-challenges

Explainers



Mar 27, 2023

Budget Basics: What Is Medicare Advantage?

The Medicare Advantage allows beneficiaries enrolled in both Part A and Part B to receive benefits from private plans.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-medicare-advantage

Blog Posts



Jul 31, 2023

Why the American Healthcare System Underperforms

Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/07/why-the-american-healthcare-system-underperforms