Statement from Michael A. Peterson on CBO’s August Update
“Today’s CBO report is yet another warning to our elected leaders that they must take action to address the nation’s fiscal challenges, including the upcoming fiscal cliff. What we desperately need is a bipartisan solution to the nation’s long-term fiscal problems that can be agreed upon now, and implemented gradually over time. A sustainable long-term fiscal plan for America would boost confidence in the economy in the short-term — aiding the recovery and providing businesses with the certainty they need to plan for the future and invest — and also put the nation on a better economic path for the long term.”
Further Reading
What Is the Premium Tax Credit?
The premium tax credit reduces the cost of health insurance for millions of Americans. It is also one of the largest federal tax expenditures.
National Debt Projected to Hit 175% GDP; Interest Totals $99 Trillion
Compared with the previous 30-year projections, spending will be higher, revenues lower, interest rates and interest payments elevated, and the national debt significantly larger.
Federal Healthcare Costs on Track to Reach $3.1 Trillion by 2036
Federal healthcare programs are among the fastest-growing drivers of federal spending, and their continued growth will put significant upward pressure on the national debt.