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Nov 26, 2019
Debt Is Expected to Grow Faster in the United States than Anywhere Else in the World
The United States leads the world in an unfortunate category: the pace of growth in its debt.
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Press Releases & Statements
Nov 26, 2019
As National Debt Races Past $23 Trillion, Voters Want Washington to Take Action
“At $23 trillion and counting, the national debt is a major concern for the vast majority of Americans across party lines,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/11/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Nov 26, 2019
FCI: November 2019 Results
Modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, the Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
Charts
Nov 25, 2019
The Size of Tax Expenditures
Corporate and individual tax expenditures are large in comparison to annual taxes collected, as well as to the government’s major programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0054_tax-expenditures-comparison
Blog Posts
Nov 22, 2019
What is a Continuing Resolution?
A continuing resolution is a temporary funding measure that Congress can use to fund the federal government for a limited amount of time.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/09/what-is-a-continuing-resolution
Charts
Nov 21, 2019
Continuing Resolutions Since 1998
Lawmakers have enacted a total of 119 continuing resolutions over the past 23 fiscal years.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0228_continuing_resolutions
Blog Posts
Nov 14, 2019
Why are Prescription Drug Prices Rising and How Do They Affect the U.S. Fiscal Outlook?
The rising cost of prescription drugs is a key driver of overall healthcare spending in the U.S. This trend has significant implications not only for Americans who rely on medications, but also for our nation’s budget and fiscal outlook.
Blog Posts
Nov 14, 2019
Fed Chairman Powell Urges Congress to Address the Federal Budget’s “Unsustainable Path”
At a hearing on the U.S. Economic Outlook for the Joint Economic Committee on November 13, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell expressed concern about America’s fiscal outlook and how it may affect our economic future.
Programs & Projects
Nov 13, 2019
The Current Federal Deficit and Debt
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the latest data for Fiscal Year 2019, charted out monthly and on a year-over-year basis.
Charts
Nov 13, 2019
US Ranks 13th in Infrastructure Quality
The United States ranks 13th in quality of overall infrastructure according to the World Economic Forum.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0215_infrastructure-ranking-by-country-world-economic-forum