This Fiscal New Year May Mark a Permanent Return to Trillion-Dollar Deficits
Outside of the recent recession caused by the financial crisis and its aftermath, the U.S. government has never witnessed deficits that exceeded $1 trillion.
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Outside of the recent recession caused by the financial crisis and its aftermath, the U.S. government has never witnessed deficits that exceeded $1 trillion.
Polls show that voters are concerned about the nation’s fiscal health and would like to hear substantive plans from the candidates.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/10/voters-still-waiting-for-long-term-fiscal-plans
With a new Congress and president in place, a number of important fiscal and economic policy issues have come to the forefront in January.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/01/this-month-in-fiscal-review-healthcare-taxes-and-debt
The total cost of the Tax Cuts and Job Act is estimated to be $1.7 trillion between 2018 and 2027.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/11/what-the-interest-on-deficit-funded-tax-legislation-would-cost
79% agree that a presidential candidate from their party should make the debt one of the top 3 priorities of his or her campaign.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/03/poll-voters-want-candidates-to-address-national-debt
Proposed work requirements would have important implications for the program, its beneficiaries, and the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/03/who-will-be-affected-by-medicaid-work-requirements
Unless addressed soon, the growing national debt will "seriously jeopardize and undermine the American economy," said former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
All day long, student teams will employ a number of unique and engaging tactics for educating fellow students on the long-term national debt in creative ways.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/college-students-nationwide-kick-off-up-to-us-with-my-two-cents-day
Up to Us kicks off at colleges and universities across the country, with three weeks of nonpartisan campaigns to raise awareness about the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/02/up-to-us-4th-annual-competition-kicks-off
The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington.