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Fiscal Issues Illustrated
Lawmakers are considering significant reforms in a number of key policy areas, including healthcare reform, tax reform, infrastructure and more.
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Analysis
Nov 23, 2012
Issues in Brief: PGPF Research
This fall, PGPF research staff will publish a series of one-page articles, providing objective analyses on major government programs and policies.
Blog Posts
Apr 10, 2020
How Does the Treasury Issue Debt?
As the United States borrows a significant amount of money to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s take a closer look at a few key characteristics of Treasury borrowing that can affect its budgetary cost.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/04/how-does-the-treasury-issue-debt
Programs & Projects
Oct 4, 2011
Presidential Candidates Debate Fiscal Issues
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation is the official broadcast sponsor of the Bloomberg/Washington Post Republican Presidential Debate — a debate focused on the American economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/presidential-candidates-debate-fiscal-issues
Explainers
Sep 28, 2013
Taxes | PGPF Fiscal Issue Primers
Each year, some of the revenue the federal government collects comes from various taxes. In 2012, taxpayers paid almost $2.5 trillion, which the government used to partially fund $3.5 trillion worth of spending on Social Security, health care, and other programs in areas such as defense and education. The remainder of spending was funded through deficits.
Explainers
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 26, 2020
As Election Nears, Voters Understand Fiscal Outlook Is Key Issue for Nation’s Future
“In the short term, nothing is more important to our economy and our health than defeating this virus, but Americans understand that we will need to return our attention to the nation’s fiscal health once the crisis has passed,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/08/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Aug 21, 2018
Why Fiscal Issues Matter in the 2018 Election
The 2018 election season is a critical opportunity for candidates to talk to voters about solutions to put us on a better path.
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 27, 2010
PGPF Discusses Issues addressed in State of the Union
President & CEO David Walker discussed why the President should establish a fiscal commission by Presidential Order now that Congress has defeated the amendment that would have created a statutory commission.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2010/01/pgpf-discusses-issues-addressed-in-state-of-the-union
Explainers
Oct 23, 2012
Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction | Issues in Brief
As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.