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Press Releases & Statements

May 26, 2022

Six Months from Election Day, Strong Majority of Democrats and Republicans Cite National Debt as Top-Three Priority

“Six months from an important election, and as Americans face the challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that voters are deeply concerned about our unsustainable national debt and budget outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 30, 2013

Statement from Peterson Foundation as Budget Conference Committee Holds First Meetings

The Foundation releases a statement on the significant opportunity the Budget Conference Committee has to set long-term plan on debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-from-peterson-foundation-as-budget-conference-committee-holds-first-meetings

Press Releases & Statements

Mar 20, 2024

Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook

“As Washington navigates short-term budget battles, our long-term fiscal outlook keeps getting more and more dangerous," said Michael A. Peterson.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/03/peterson-foundation-statement-on-cbo-long-term-budget-outlook

Programs & Projects

Sep 12, 2022

Rising Interest Rates Threaten Washington’s Solvency

Inflation’s legacy of higher real interest rates poses a significant danger to the federal budget.


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/inflation-interest-and-the-national-debt/rising-interest-rates-threaten-washingtons-solvency

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 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

Nov 27, 2018

Post-Election Poll: Voters Want Leaders to Get to Work on Improving Nation’s Fiscal Future

Following the 2018 midterm elections, a vast majority of voters across party lines want President Donald Trump and the new Congress to focus on America’s fiscal outlook.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/11/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements



Oct 29, 2019

As Deficits Widen to a 7-Year High, Americans Urge Leaders to Start Managing the Debt

“Last year's deficit was nearly $1 trillion and it’s on track to continue to grow rapidly, so voters are rightfully concerned about what our fiscal outlook means for our future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/10/fci-press-release

Explainers



Mar 14, 2024

Budget Basics: What Is Sequestration?

Sequestration is a budget procedure used by lawmakers to cancel or limit funding in order to meet budget goals.


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

Peterson Foundation in the News

Peterson Foundation in the News