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
Infographic: How the U.S. Tax System Works
One issue that most lawmakers and voters agree on is that our tax system needs reform.
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.