Statement from Foundation Chairman, Pete Peterson, on House Speaker Boehner’s Comments
Statement from Foundation Chairman, Pete Peterson, on House Speaker Boehner’s Comments
“We applaud Speaker Boehner’s statement that congressional Republicans are willing to accept new revenues as part of a comprehensive fiscal plan. We are also pleased that President Obama has reached out to congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle. These are encouraging signs that the President and Congress may be moving toward compromise.
There is widespread agreement across the ideological spectrum about the dangers posed by the fiscal cliff, which looms just 54 days away. Our elected leaders should turn the fiscal cliff into a key moment of opportunity to bring the nation together to solve our long-term fiscal challenges.”
Further Reading
The Fed Held Its Target Range After Reducing the Short-Term Rate Three Meetings in a Row
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
How Does the United States’ Fiscal Position Compare to Other Countries’?
The United States is in a poor fiscal condition compared to the rest of the world, according to the OECD.
The United States Collects Less Tax Revenue Than Other G7 Countries
The U.S. collects less tax revenues compared with other G7 countries, and that lower level of revenues is a key driver of the national debt.