Statement from Foundation President & COO Michael A. Peterson on This Week’s Release of House and Senate Budget Proposals
The release of the Murray and Ryan budget proposals this week is a potential turning point in the debate about America’s fiscal and economic future.
“Our elected leaders should use this moment in time to begin a more serious discussion about a budget agreement. Despite the recent series of brinksmanship and fiscal deadlines, both sides continue to have the opportunity to agree on a comprehensive plan that achieves the goal of any sustainable fiscal policy by stabilizing the debt and putting it on a downward path for the long term.
“Any politically successful and sustainable plan will have to incorporate ideas from both parties. Our leaders should take this opportunity to strengthen our economy by bringing clarity and certainty to America’s long-term fiscal outlook.”
Further Reading
Social Security Faces Serious Financial Shortfalls and Other Takeaways From the Trustees Report
Without reform, the Social Security Trust Funds will soon be depleted and unable to pay full benefits.
Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Could Be Depleted Within the Next Decade
Today, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports on the programs’ financing, showing that the future of these vital programs remain at risk.
What Are Earmarks and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.