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At $19 trillion and growing, the national debt is threatening to harm our economy. In just over a decade, interest on the debt will become our third largest federal program — crowding out investments in critical programs like education, infrastructure, and R&D. But there's still time to secure our future.
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Events
2016 Fiscal Summit: Leadership for a Secure Future
The seventh annual Fiscal Summit was held on May 11, 2016 in Washington DC, convening leading experts and policymakers to examine the state of economic opportunity in America today.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/fiscal-summit/2016-fiscal-summit
Press Releases & Statements
Statement on CBO's 2017 Long-Term Budget Outlook
“America’s high and rising national debt threatens our economy, and must be included in the policy conversation this year," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/03/statement-on-cbo-2017-long-term-budget-outlook
Analysis
CBO Warns: Fiscal Outlook Remains Unsustainable
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
Infographics
Fiscal Issues Illustrated
Lawmakers are considering significant reforms in a number of key policy areas, including healthcare reform, tax reform, infrastructure and more.
Explainers
Complex Budget Terms and Processes — and Why They Matter
Understanding what’s happening on Capitol Hill requires an understanding of the Congressional budget process — which is notoriously technical, complex and arcane.
Events
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Rising Debt in a Changing Economy
“America faces a new and uncertain landscape,” President and CEO Michael Peterson said — noting the challenges and opportunities related to our nation’s fiscal and economic out-look.
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Advisory Committee
A distinguished Advisory Committee is guiding the project, bringing valuable expertise across the key research disciplines.