Charts
Sep 27, 2021
U.S. Defense Spending Relative to the G7
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
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Charts
Sep 8, 2021
Defense Budget Compensation Costs
Compensation and medical care make up about 40 percent of the defense budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0216_compensation_defense_budget
Charts
Sep 8, 2021
Essential Programs are on an Unsustainable Path
By the Numbers: 2021 Trustees Reports.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0321_trustees_reports_2021
Blog Posts
Sep 7, 2021
Five Charts about the Future of Social Security and Medicare
The Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports, which show that these vital programs are on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/09/five-charts-about-the-future-of-social-security-and-medicare
Explainers
Sep 1, 2021
Budget Basics: How Does Social Security Work?
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-social-security-work
Blog Posts
Sep 1, 2021
Social Security and Medicare Are Facing Serious Shortfalls
The Social Security Trustees note that the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund is now expected to become depleted in 2033, compared to 2034 in last year’s report.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/09/social-security-and-medicare-are-facing-serious-shortfalls
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 31, 2021
Peterson Foundation Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
“It makes no sense that we allow programs as essential as Social Security and Medicare to remain on such shaky and uncertain fiscal ground," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Explainers
Aug 2, 2021
Budget Basics: National Defense
The United States spent $725 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2020 according to the Office of Management and Budget, which amounts to 11 percent of federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-national-defense
Blog Posts
Jul 19, 2021
The United States Spends More on Defense than the Next 11 Countries Combined
U.S. defense spending increased substantially from 2019 to 2020 relative to other countries.
Infographics
Jul 15, 2021
Infographic: The Facts About U.S. Defense Spending
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-the-facts-about-us-defense-spending