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Budget Process Reform Principles
Here are principles for reform to help ensure that our budget process is conducive to fiscally responsible policymaking.
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Solutions Initiative 2019
Across the political spectrum, there are many policy options that could address our fiscal challenges and build a stronger, more sustainable economic future.
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 12, 2009
Administration and Congressional Teams "Get Fiscal"
Fiscal policymakers representing the Treasury Department, other federal agencies, think tanks and Congress will face off against college students in the Budgetball Tournament on the National Mall this Sunday from 11:00am to 2:00pm ET. Players will include David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, and Robert Reischauer, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/administration-and-congressional-teams-get-fiscal
About the Peterson Foundation
About the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation was created by Pete Peterson to raise awareness of America’s long-term debt, and how it affects economic growth.
Analysis
Key Principles to Achieve Tax Reform that Grows the Economy, Not the National Debt
Tax reform done right will promote economic growth, increase fairness and simplicity, and improve the nation’s fiscal outlook.
About the Peterson Foundation
About Peterson Philanthropies
Peterson Philanthropies is a network of nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations engaging in a range of initiatives to strengthen the current economic and democratic foundations of the United States, and build a brighter future for the next generation.
Explainers
Sep 28, 2013
Taxes | PGPF Fiscal Issue Primers
Each year, some of the revenue the federal government collects comes from various taxes. In 2012, taxpayers paid almost $2.5 trillion, which the government used to partially fund $3.5 trillion worth of spending on Social Security, health care, and other programs in areas such as defense and education. The remainder of spending was funded through deficits.
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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.
Explainers
Budget Basics: Balanced Budget Amendment — Pros & Cons
What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/balanced-budget-amendment-pros-and-cons
About the Peterson Foundation
Michael A. Peterson
As chairman and chief executive officer of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Michael Peterson oversees the strategic direction of the Foundation, guiding policy and shaping strategy for its major initiatives, key partnerships, and long-term objectives.