Programs & Projects
Mar 30, 2021
FCI: March 2021 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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Blog Posts
Mar 23, 2021
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected Federal Spending on SNAP?
Since April 2020, the federal government has spent an average of $9 billion per month on SNAP — 71 percent higher than the amount spent in March 2020 (before the pandemic was widely recognized).
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/03/how-has-the-coronavirus-pandemic-affected-federal-spending-on-snap
Blog Posts
Mar 12, 2021
The Coronavirus Has Led to a Surge in Spending on Unemployment Compensation
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.
Infographics
Mar 10, 2021
What's In the American Rescue Plan?
Here's a breakdown of the major programs in the American Rescue Plan and how much they cost.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/whats-in-the-american-rescue-plan
Charts
Mar 5, 2021
Spending for Healthcare Programs is Climbing
Spending for the major healthcare programs will continue to climb rapidly over the long term.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0281_major_health_spending_to_climb_rapidly
Blog Posts
Mar 4, 2021
National Debt to Double in Size and Other Key Takeaways from the CBO Long-Term Outlook
The report highlights the structural misalignment in the country’s budget and the resulting unsustainable fiscal trajectory.
Press Releases & Statements
Mar 4, 2021
Peterson Statement on CBO’s Long-Term Outlook
“Today’s report provides a troubling snapshot of America’s fiscal outlook, which we know will only get worse from here,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/03/peterson-statement-on-cbos-long-term-outlook
Infographics
Mar 2, 2021
The National Debt Is Now More than $28 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
Although the debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective and fully understand its implications.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/the-national-debt-is-now-more-than-28-trillion-what-does-that-mean
Blog Posts
Feb 26, 2021
Here's How Raising the Minimum Wage Would Affect Everything from Household Incomes to the National Debt
Setting a higher minimum wage would affect family incomes in a variety of ways, including increasing earnings for most low-wage workers and lifting some families out of poverty.
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 24, 2021
Voters See Difficult Debt Challenge Ahead: 76% Say Concern has Increased
“As overcoming this pandemic continues to be a top priority, voters are also becoming more concerned about America’s rapidly worsening fiscal condition,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/02/fci-press-release