Charts
Sep 28, 2020
SNAP Spending Increases During Recessions
SNAP spending increased during the Great Recession, but is projected to decline below historical levels.
You are here
- (-) Remove Other Programs filter Other Programs
Topic:
- (-) Remove Other Programs filter Other Programs
The search found 42 results in 0.051 seconds.
Search results
Blog Posts
Sep 25, 2020
How Did the Fiscal Response to the Coronavirus Help the Economy?
The first piece in our series on the effectiveness of the fiscal response to the coronavirus pandemic, will take a look at how the government’s response to the pandemic affected the nation’s economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/09/how-did-the-fiscal-response-to-the-coronavirus-help-the-economy
Blog Posts
Sep 23, 2020
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected Federal Spending on SNAP?
In August, the federal government spent $9.3 billion on SNAP — which is 76 percent higher than the amount spent in March.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2020/09/how-has-the-coronavirus-pandemic-affected-federal-spending-on-snap
Infographics
Sep 22, 2020
Poll: 9 in 10 Voters say America Needs Additional Coronavirus Relief Aid
Amid ongoing negotiations in Washington since the expiration of key relief programs, 89% of voters say that America needs another coronavirus economic aid package, according to the latest Financial Times-Peterson Foundation US Economic Monitor.
Programs & Projects
Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
Programs & Projects
How Much Coronavirus Funding Has Gone to Your State?
The effects of COVID-19 have prompted policymakers to provide financial aid across the U.S. Find out how much coronavirus funding has gone to your state with our interactive tool.
https://www.pgpf.org/understanding-the-coronavirus-crisis/coronavirus-funding-state-by-state
Programs & Projects
What Does The National Debt Mean For America's Future?
America faces many critical questions about its future. As we continue to confront a global pandemic with devastating impacts on our health, economy and society, an effective federal response is necessary to help address critical needs and get our economy back on track.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-does-the-national-debt-mean-for-americas-future
Blog Posts
Sep 8, 2020
Federal Reserve Lending Facilities: What Are They, How Are They Funded, and How Will They Support the Economy During the Coronavirus?
The Federal Reserve’s lending facilities are one of the many policy tools the central bank is using to stabilize the economy in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Explainers
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