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Jun 25, 2012

New poll: Voters are prepared to make compromises and sacrifices...



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.


https://www.pgpf.org/polling/new-poll-voters-are-prepared-to-make-compromises-and-sacrifices-to-help-reduce-the-debt

Analysis



Jul 16, 2014

Analysis: CBO 2014 Long-Term Budget Outlook

The nonpartisan CBO projects that the federal debt would reach 183% of GDP within 25 years.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/congressional-budget-offices-2014-long-term-budget-outlook

Analysis

Sep 17, 2010

CBO’s August 2010 Budget Outlook

The updated 2010 projection is a slight improvement over CBO ‘s March estimate primarily as a result of higher than expected corporate revenues and receipts from the Federal Reserve.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo%E2%80%99s-august-2010-budget-outlook

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 17, 2012

Op-Ed: On Budget, 10 Is Not Enough

Michael A. Peterson writes an op-ed for POLITICO about the 10-year outlook on deficits.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/op-ed-on-budget-10-is-not-enough

Press Releases & Statements

Jul 24, 2010

Tax Aversion Syndrome and Our Deficit Future by Peter G. Peterson

Peter G. Peterson pens an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal about tax aversion syndrome.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/tax-aversion-syndrome-and-our-deficit-future-by-peter-g-peterson

Analysis

Jul 30, 2014

Urgent Action Needed to Shore Up Medicare Program

Medicare is a large share of the budget, and it is projected to grow.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/urgent-action-needed-to-shore-up-medicare-program

Analysis

Nov 17, 2011

Long-Term Implications of the Budget Control Act of 2011

Over the next 10 years, the spending caps are projected to reduce deficits by approximately $900 billion, and the Supercommittee is charged with finding $1.5 trillion of additional savings.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/long-term-implications-of-the-budget-control-act-of-2011

Press Releases & Statements

Mar 4, 2009

Americans Rank Country's Growing Budget Challenges, Debt, and Deficit as a Top Priority for Obama Administration

The results of the national survey, commissioned by the Foundation and released today, show that amidst the current economic crisis, there is strong consensus about the fundamental importance of the country's sustained fiscal health, and that Americans place a high priority on tackling the federal government's growing budget deficit and debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/new-national-survey-results-show-americans-rank-countrys-growing-budget-challenges-debt-and-deficit-as-a-top-priority-for-obama-administration

Press Releases & Statements

Nov 21, 2011

Peter G. Peterson on Reports of Supercommittee Failure to Reach Agreement

Peter G. Peterson releases a statement on reports of supercommittee failure to reach an agreement.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-by-foundation-chairman-peter-g-peterson-on-reports-of-supercommittee-failure-to-reach-agreement

Analysis



Aug 25, 2015

Analysis: CBO 2015 Updated Budget and Economic Outlook

CBO projects that federal debt will remain at historically high levels over the next decade under current laws and warns that such high levels of debt could harm the economy.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-warns-fiscal-path-is-unsustainable-and-threatens-economic-growth