US Fiscal Confidence Drops to New All-Time Low as Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms
“As the national debt grows continually while the ceiling deadline inches closer, voters have an unprecedented level of concern about our fiscal outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson.
“Today’s CBO report is a timely reminder that as lawmakers work to raise the debt ceiling, they should also address the underlying problem of our rapidly growing national debt."
Peterson Foundation Statement on Debt Ceiling Proposals
“It’s a positive step to see proposals which raise the debt ceiling while also beginning to address our unsustainable fiscal outlook," said Michael A. Peterson.
Brown University Researchers to Illuminate Solutions on Prevailing Pandemic Challenges
Projects to address testing, schooling mode impacts, misinformation and vaccine passports will receive $226,536 in research support from Peterson Foundation fund.
“These new Trustee reports make clear that when it comes to the future of Social Security and Medicare, doing nothing is simply not an option," said Michael A. Peterson.
National Debt Remains a Top Concern of Voters amid Debt Ceiling, Rising Interest Costs and Economic Uncertainty
“Voters understand that making progress on our national debt would help their economic prospects,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
Peterson Foundation Statement on President’s Budget
“It’s critical that budget proposals fully address the structural drivers of our debt in order to stabilize it over the long run," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
With Federal Interest Costs Rising to Record Levels, Voters Are Deeply Concerned About the National Debt
“CBO’s latest report shows just how vulnerable we are to rising interest rates, and voters are paying attention,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
Peterson Foundation Statement on Skyrocketing Interest Costs in New CBO Report
“Interest costs are skyrocketing to record levels, damaging our nation’s budget, economy and future," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
US Fiscal Confidence Drops as Era of Divided Government Begins
“With interest on the debt rising to more than $1 billion a day, voters know our fiscal condition is simply not sustainable,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
New Year’s Resolution: 9 in 10 Voters Say Leaders in Divided Government in 2023 have a Responsibility to Work Together on National Debt
“Across party lines, vast majorities of voters believe that divided government brings an important responsibility for our leaders to work together to secure our fiscal future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.