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Nov 26, 2018
FCI: November 2018 Results
Modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, the Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
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Analysis
Nov 20, 2018
Top 10 Reasons Why the National Debt Matters
With the 2018 midterm elections approaching, the nation’s long-term fiscal challenges remain a critical issue for America’s future.
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 14, 2018
Peterson on JSC Recommendations: Positive Bipartisan Step We Must Build Upon
“While these ideas represent a start, much more can be done to improve our budget process in order to help achieve more fiscally responsible policies," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Blog Posts
Nov 13, 2018
The Lame-Duck Congress and the 116th Congress Have Some Key Fiscal Issues on their Agenda
The dust has barely settled on the midterm elections, but there are a number of key fiscal issues not only facing the current Congress in coming weeks, but also awaiting the new Congress, which will convene in early 2019.
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 8, 2018
Peterson Foundation Statement on 2018 Midterm Election Results
“As policymakers begin to prepare for the new landscape in Washington, they have both a requirement and a valuable opportunity to work together on fiscal solutions," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-2018-midterm-elections
Blog Posts
Oct 31, 2018
Both Parties Can Pick Up Late Support by Addressing the National Debt
Seven in ten voters from across the political spectrum say the record national debt will be an important factor in their vote for Congress in next week’s Midterm Elections, according to a new poll.
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 30, 2018
New Election Poll: National Debt Motivating Majority of Voters in Advance of Next Week’s Midterms
Candidates from Both Parties Can Add Late Support by Showing Willingness to Reduce the National Debt in a Bipartisan Fashion
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/10/fci-press-release
Blog Posts
Oct 19, 2018
IMF Raises Concerns for Fiscal Stability In the United States
The International Monetary Fund warns that U.S. debt levels pose a risk for future economic growth and fiscal stability.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/10/imf-raises-concerns-for-fiscal-stability-of-the-united-states
Blog Posts
Oct 16, 2018
What They're Saying: Deficit Hits Six-Year High Despite Strong Economy
Trillion-dollar annual deficits not seen since the Great Recession are expected to return as soon as next year, and when that happens, American taxpayers will be paying an average of $1 billion per day in interest costs on the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/10/what-theyre-saying-deficit-hits-six-year-high
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 15, 2018
Peterson Foundation Statement on 2018 Deficit of $779 Billion
“As troubling as this year’s deficit is, it’s just the beginning of large and growing deficits as far as the eye can see," Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Why Fiscal Issues Matter in the 2018 Election
This election season is a critical opportunity for candidates to talk to voters about solutions to put us on a better path.