Explainers
Mar 21, 2024
10 Largest Budget Functions
Here are the top ten spending categories for the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/top-10-largest-budget-functions
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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.
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 14, 2012
PGPF to Convene "Post-Election: The Fiscal Cliff and Beyond"
As the nation shifts its attention from the election to the major challenge posed by the upcoming Fiscal Cliff, some of the country's most influential voices on fiscal and economic issues will come together at a forum convened by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 29, 2024
U.S. Fiscal Confidence Dips as Lawmakers Face Shutdown Deadlines, and Interest Costs Surge
“Earlier this month, the Congressional Budget Office released new data showing that interest costs in 2024 will total a staggering $870 billion, a jump of 32 percent and more than $2 billion per day,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/02/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
May 12, 2016
2016 Fiscal Summit Press Release
The 2016 Fiscal Summit convenes lawmakers and leading experts in election year discussion about the leadership required to secure America’s fiscal and economic future.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2016/04/2016-fiscal-summit-press-release
Blog Posts
Mar 7, 2024
Delaying Fiscal Reform is Costly, Annual Treasury Report Warns
The Treasury projects that debt as a percentage of GDP will grow to more than five times the size of the U.S. economy in the next 75 years.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/03/delaying-fiscal-reform-is-costly-annual-treasury-report-warns
Multimedia
Politico Monday Morning Breakfast Briefing
The Morning Money Breakfast Briefings feature informed commentary and discussion to reinforce the connections between the nation’s long-term fiscal challenges and the most pressing economic policy issues of the day.
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
About the Peterson Foundation
The Fiscal Summit
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s Fiscal Summit is the premier annual gathering dedicated to addressing our nation’s long-term debt and improving our economic future. Debuting in 2010, the Summit is a key event for the foundation to build consensus and support for putting America on a sustainable fiscal path.
Blog Posts
Mar 4, 2024
The Next Fiscal Cliff: Big Tax Decisions to Make in 2025
In 2017, Congress and the President enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which made significant changes to the tax code for individuals and corporations.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/03/the-next-fiscal-cliff-big-tax-decisions-to-make-in-2025