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Jan 21, 2021
Budget Basics: Medicaid
This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-medicaid
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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
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Finding Solutions: Healthcare
Learn why healthcare costs are increasing, how Medicare and Medicaid affect the total costs, and some options for lowering the costs while improving outcomes
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Finding Solutions: Retirement and Social Security
There are numerous viable options to preserve the retirement system, including Social Security, in a fiscally sustainable way that gives families adequate time to plan and strengthens support for those who need it the most.
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The Fiscal & Economic Challenge
Discover why our fiscal health and economic strength are so closely tied, and why it is important to get the deficit under control and work toward a balanced budget.
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Sep 2, 2020
What Is the Disaster Relief Fund?
Climate and weather-related natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent. In addition to endangering lives, they are economically costly.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-disaster-relief-fund
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Aug 14, 2020
The Highway Trust Fund Explained
Although the need for serious, long-term changes to the funding structure of the Highway Trust Fund is clear, there is disagreement over the approach to do so.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-highway-trust-fund
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Jul 29, 2020
Budget Basics: Medicare
Medicare is an essential health insurance program serving millions of Americans, and a major part of the federal budget and our fiscal outlook.
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Jul 16, 2020
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
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Mar 11, 2020
What Is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a measure administered through the tax code to address poverty. It was first enacted in 1975 on a temporary basis amid broader debates about welfare reform and had the primary goal of encouraging people to obtain employment.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-earned-income-tax-credit