Jun 7, 2018
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In Tribute
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation mourns the loss of its Founder and Chairman, Pete Peterson, who died March 20, 2018, at the age of 91.
Read MoreA Brighter Future
At the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, we believe that together we can secure a healthy, growing economy by addressing America's long-term fiscal challenges.
The Two Reasons Long-Term Economic Growth Will Slow
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will likely boost economic growth in the near term, the effects of the legislation are temporary.
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Trustees Warn: Social Security and Medicare in Financial Trouble
Social Security and Medicare face major financial challenges, which threaten their ability to provide essential benefits to millions of Americans.
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Interest Rates and the National Debt
As interest rates rise, so will the federal government’s borrowing costs.
Read MoreThe Fiscal Challenge
$21,102,352,873,994.41 USD
America’s growing long-term debt affects economic growth and opportunities for future generations. It’s not a political or partisan issue – it’s simple math. With nearly 76 million baby boomers retiring and living much longer, combined with a highly inefficient healthcare system, and a tax code that fails to generate sufficient revenues, America finds itself with a very risky long-term fiscal outlook.
Finding Solutions
We believe that by working together, we can create comprehensive, bipartisan solutions to address our fiscal challenges. We work to bring Americans together to find and implement sensible, long-term fiscal solutions for a strong, healthy economy that transcend age, party lines, and ideological divides in order to achieve real results.Read More SHARE
What We’re Doing
We are a non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing awareness and accelerating action on America’s long-term fiscal challenges. We partner with like-minded organizations and experts to support innovative programs and projects that provide accurate, objective analysis, and promising fiscal solutions.
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What You Can Do
The time to act is now. Education is key – it’s critical that Americans understand what’s at stake and the tradeoffs that are needed to get our country back on a sustainable fiscal path to a growing economy. We also have to make a commitment to support our elected leaders from both parties who want to do the right thing.
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News & Viewpoints on Fiscal & Economic Policy
The Latest from the Peterson Foundation
Jun 7, 2018
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Fiscal News from around the Nation
SOURCE: USA Today
IMF: Tax Cuts Boosting US Now but Will Hurt Growth Later
Jun 14, 2018
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SOURCE: New York Times
Fed Raises Interest Rates and Signals 2 More Increases Are Coming
Jun 13, 2018
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SOURCE: The Hill
Congress Faces Rising Pressure to Fix Tax Law
Jun 12, 2018
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SOURCE: Bloomberg
U.S. Posts Biggest Monthly Budget Deficit in May Since 2009
Jun 12, 2018
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Voices and Opinions
Voices and Opinions
