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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

Press Releases & Statements

Sep 9, 2013

Infographic — Welcome Back, Congress

The House and Senate must show leadership in key issues facing the nation, like finding consensus on a $90 billion budget gap before the end of the fiscal year, or next month’s looming debt ceiling debate.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/infographic-%E2%80%94-welcome-back-congress

Analysis



Dec 17, 2015

Analysis: Higher Interest Rates & the National Debt

There will be a number of consequences from a gradual increase in the federal funds rate over time.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2015/12/higher-interest-rates-will-raise-interest-costs-on-the-national-debt

Analysis



Jun 6, 2011

Analysis: Social Security Trustees Report 2011

The Social Security Trustees's 2011 financial report warns that Social Security is in a weakened financial position in the short run and in an unsustainable condition in the long run.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/financial-condition-of-social-security

Analysis



Jul 13, 2016

CBO: Long-Term Budget Outlook Worse than Last Year

The long-term budget outlook has deteriorated significantly since last year, when CBO projected debt would reach 111% of GDP in 30 years under current law.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2016/07/cbo-long-term-budget-outlook-worse-than-last-year

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 21, 2015

Michael A. Peterson to Testify Before Senate Budget Committee

President & CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation will discuss reforms to encourage long-term fiscal sustainability.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/michael-a-peterson-to-testify-before-senate-budget-committee-on-federal-budget-process-reform

Analysis

Dec 14, 2010

Government Accountability Office: Raising the Retirement Ages Affects Older Workers

While proposals to raise the retirement age are intended to improve the financial health of the Social Security program, GAO finds that such changes could produce an opposite result, while also having an adverse impact on some of society’s most vulnerable members.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/government-accountability-office-raising-the-retirement-ages-affects-older-workers

Press Releases & Statements

Nov 29, 2018

Peterson Foundation Statement on JSC Concluding Without Passing Recommendations

“It’s unfortunate that even the Committee’s draft package of modest recommendations failed to advance. Significant work remains to address America’s fiscal challenges and the Committee’s proposals could have been a small step in the right direction to improve our budget process." Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-jsc-concluding-without-passing-recommendations

Grants

Nov 10, 2010

Getting Back in the Black: A Report of the Peterson-Pew Commission on Budget Reform

The Peterson-Pew Commission on Budget Reform's second report, Getting Back in the Black, offers a detailed set of options to reform the federal budget process.


https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/grants/peterson-pew-commission-report

Programs & Projects

Mar 1, 2012

A Brighter Economic Future

America's economic future depends on policymakers’ willingness to agree on a plan that will put our nation on a sustainable fiscal course.


https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/a-brighter-economic-future