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Feb 23, 2019
Debt & Deficits, 1853–2048
Historically, debt and deficits rose with wars and economic downturns. Soon, they'll rise from unfunded entitlements.
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Charts
Feb 22, 2019
Federal Revenue & Spending, 1984-2049
The growing debt is caused by a structural mismatch between spending and revenues.
Blog Posts
Feb 19, 2019
State Budgets Also Face Tough Fiscal Challenges
The 50 U.S. states pull in over $2 trillion in revenue each year and, along with local governments, employ nearly 20 million people. A new report sheds light on budgets at the state level, grading performance and identifying best practices for improvement.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/02/state-budgets-also-face-tough-fiscal-challenges
Blog Posts
Feb 14, 2019
Three Reasons Why a Government Shutdown Is Harmful
It may be counterintuitive, but government shutdowns are expensive. They are also bad for the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/09/three-reasons-why-a-government-shutdown-is-harmful
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 12, 2019
Peterson Foundation Statement on National Debt Reaching $22 Trillion
“Reaching this unfortunate milestone so rapidly is the latest sign that our fiscal situation is not only unsustainable, but accelerating," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Infographics
Feb 12, 2019
The National Debt Is Now More than $22 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-22-trillion-what-does-that-mean
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 5, 2019
Peterson: State of the Union Address Must Acknowledge Dangerous Fiscal Outlook
“No review of the state of our union is complete without acknowledging our nation’s high and rising debt," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Analysis
Feb 1, 2019
CBO Report Highlights Unsustainable Fiscal Outlook
The federal budget is on an unsustainable and damaging fiscal trajectory, according to a new report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/02/cbo-report-highlights-unsustainable-fiscal-outlook
Charts
Jan 31, 2019
Continuing Resolutions Since FY98
Lawmakers have passed a total of 117 continuing resolutions since the beginning of FY 1998.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0228_continuing_resolutions
Blog Posts
Jan 30, 2019
What is a Continuing Resolution?
A continuing resolution is a temporary funding measure that Congress can use to fund the federal government for a limited amount of time.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/what-is-a-continuing-resolution