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Aug 2, 2021
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The PGPF chart pack illustrates that budget-making involves many competing priorities, limited resources, and complex issues.
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Press Releases & Statements
Jul 29, 2021
As Lawmakers Pursue Infrastructure Policies, Voters Call on Leaders to Pay for their Priorities
“Leaders from both parties have pledged to fully offset the cost of new spending, and voters want them to honor this commitment,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/07/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Jul 29, 2021
FCI: July 2021 Results
Modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, the Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
Press Releases & Statements
Jul 28, 2021
Peterson Foundation Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
“It is encouraging that leaders in the U.S. Senate have reached an historic bipartisan agreement to invest in national infrastructure," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Blog Posts
Jul 22, 2021
Interest Costs on the National Debt Projected to Nearly Triple over the Next Decade
The rising national debt carries substantial costs today and poses an even greater toll on America’s future.
Blog Posts
Jul 21, 2021
How Are We Paying for the Federal Response to the Coronavirus?
The federal government has enacted five pieces of legislation that provide relief to individuals and corporations that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To finance those provisions, the Treasury Department has ramped up its borrowing.
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
Blog Posts
Jul 15, 2021
COVID-19 Has Caused a Surge in Spending on Unemployment Insurance
The outbreak of COVID-19 has been both a public health and an economic crisis. In particular, the closure of many businesses has resulted in an unprecedented surge in unemployment claims in the United States.
Explainers
Jul 14, 2021
What is Budget Reconciliation?
Reconciliation provides for expedited consideration of certain legislation; its use is particularly important in the Senate because it limits the time allowed for debate and prevents the inclusion of non-budgetary provisions.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-budget-reconciliation
Programs & Projects
Jul 13, 2021
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 2020, charted out monthly and on a year-over-year basis.