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We asked 10 respected policy experts from across the ideological spectrum to share their views on a fiscal commission. Here are the key takeaways.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/11/what-the-experts-are-saying-about-a-bipartisan-fiscal-commission
Although the debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective and fully understand its implications.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/the-national-debt-is-now-more-than-34-trillion-what-does-that-mean
"If today’s policymakers are serious about addressing a legacy of growing debt and deficits, they should come together to address long-term health care cost growth," writes Lanhee J. Chen, Ph.D.
“It’s very encouraging to see bipartisan, bicameral support for a fiscal commission to recommend solutions to our $33 trillion and growing national debt."
“Washington’s failure to address the national debt and critical budgetary issues has a direct negative effect on Americans’ confidence,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
"Too often in recent years, Washington has largely governed by crisis. No area better reflects the pressure of constant crisis than the federal budget," writes Leon E. Panetta
"The rise in the cost of servicing the debt is the significant challenge . . . threatening to crowd out federal spending priorities," writes Dana M. Peterson and Lori Esposito Murray.
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/the-debt-crisis-is-here
Many Americans, young and old, may be confused by the complex set of issues that comprise how the government raises revenues and allocates them.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/06/what-is-fiscal-policy-interactive-teaching-tools
As the nation edges closer to the fiscal cliff, a group of distinguished defense, economic and foreign policy leaders today issued an urgent call to address the U.S. fiscal situation, identifying our national debt as "the single greatest threat to our national security."