Statement from Foundation Chairman, Pete Peterson, on the President’s Remarks
Statement from Foundation Chairman, Pete Peterson, on the President’s Remarks
“It’s encouraging to hear that the President and Congressional leaders will be meeting next week to discuss the urgent fiscal issues facing the country. Since the election, we’ve heard positive signs that our leaders in Washington are moving toward compromise.
The fiscal cliff represents an important moment of opportunity — the wide consensus against the cliff can be the foundation for agreement on a bipartisan long-term fiscal plan. With the elections over, it’s time to get down to work on a comprehensive plan that protects the economy in the short term and stabilizes debt over the long term.”
Further Reading
Lawmakers are Running Out of Time to Fix Social Security
Without reform, Social Security could be depleted as early as 2032, with automatic cuts for beneficiaries.
What Is the National Debt Costing Us?
Programs that millions of Americans depend on and care about may be feeling a squeeze from interest costs on our high and rising national debt.
Interest Costs on the National Debt Are Reaching All-Time Highs
The most recent CBO projections confirm once again that America’s fiscal outlook is on an unsustainable path — increasingly driven by higher interest costs.