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Feb 17, 2021
SNAP Spending Increases During Recessions
SNAP spending sharply increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is projected to decline below historical levels over the next decade.
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Feb 3, 2021
What to Know About the Second Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
On December 27, 2020, the federal government enacted a relief package that included a second round of Economic Impact Payments (often referred to as “stimulus payments”) to Americans.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/01/what-to-know-about-the-second-coronavirus-stimulus-checks
Blog Posts
Feb 3, 2021
Should Stimulus Checks Go to Higher-Income Americans?
As lawmakers continue to explore policies to help the nation recover from the economic damage caused by the pandemic, a key part of the discussion is how stimulus checks should be structured and targeted for maximum effectiveness. Looking at recent spending and saving trends offers some clues.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/02/should-stimulus-checks-go-to-higher-income-americans
Blog Posts
Jan 27, 2021
What Was the Coronavirus Relief Fund?
One key part of the CARES Act was the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which provided $150 billion in direct federal fiscal support to governments in states, territories, and tribal areas to cover expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/01/what-was-the-coronavirus-relief-fund
Blog Posts
Nov 5, 2020
What Is the Provider Relief Fund?
The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund aids hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. Learn how HHS has allocated funding.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/09/what-is-the-provider-relief-fund
Explainers
Oct 28, 2020
2020 Polls Reveal Voter Sentiment on Economic and Fiscal Policy Options
These infographics portray headline results from each national survey that can help inform policymakers during and after this crisis.
https://www.pgpf.org/2020-polls-reveal-voter-sentiment-on-economic-and-fiscal-policy-options
Blog Posts
Oct 28, 2020
Peterson-FT Economic Monitor Tracks 12 Months of Voter Views on Economy, Fiscal Outlook and Coronavirus
With less than a week to go before Election Day, the Financial Times and the Peter G. Peterson Foundation have wrapped up a year-long initiative to track voter sentiment on economic and fiscal issues for the twelve months leading up to the 2020 election.
Programs & Projects
Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
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What Does The National Debt Mean For America's Future?
America faces many critical questions about its future. As we continue to confront a global pandemic with devastating impacts on our health, economy and society, an effective federal response is necessary to help address critical needs and get our economy back on track.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-does-the-national-debt-mean-for-americas-future
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.