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.
As Congress prepares to reconvene next week, lawmakers prepare for conflicts over the approaching fiscal year end.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/08/this-month-in-fiscal-news-august-2016
Without income from Social Security, two thirds of the elderly would be considered poor.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/09/what-effect-does-social-security-have-on-poverty
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
As CBO celebrates its 40th anniversary, there is a key opportunity for policymakers to reaffirm their support for the independence of this agency.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/analysis-congressional-budget-offices-40th-anniversary
As the Trump administration marks the 100 day milestone, a number of pressing fiscal issues remain to be resolved.
These charts illustrate some of the biggest fiscal policy stories from 2017.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/12/ten-charts-that-sum-up-this-year-in-fiscal-news
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
New polling shows that voters want Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to address the national debt in the upcoming debates.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/09/voters-national-debt-needs-to-be-part-of-the-debates
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