The Federal Budget Primer
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation presents a primer on the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-federal-budget-primer
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The Peter G. Peterson Foundation presents a primer on the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-federal-budget-primer
The U.S. spent $187 billion on interest payments alone in 2009.
In order to balance our budget and reduce the amount of debt the government takes on each year, we must match the level of government revenues with the level of spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/where-the-money-comes-from-revenues-taxes
Social Security is an important program that is part of the fabric of America. We must ensure that Social Security is available for future generations.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/making-social-security-sustainable
The rapid growth in health care costs is the largest and fastest growing fiscal challenge.
I.O.U.S.A.: Solutions, a follow-up special that is premiering on CNN this weekend, will focus on solutions to the fiscal crisis and it will feature new footage from the producers of I.O.U.S.A. and a panel discussion with experts from a variety of viewpoints, spanning across generations.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/iousa-solutions-premieres-on-cnn
The defense share of the federal budget has averaged 21 percent over the past two decades.
America faces a growing crisis. Our federal government has accumulated a $13.6 trillion debt over the last few decades, and this debt is expected to grow significantly in coming years.
Making changes to defense, health care and Social Security will help us reduce our debt, and also leave money to fund other critical responsibilities and invest in our future.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-other-20-of-federal-spending
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issues a statement in response to the U.S. Senate vote on the Conrad-Gregg amendment.