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Mar 1, 2012
Learn More
PREVIOUS: A Brighter Economic Future
For more information about America’s fiscal challenge and potential solutions, visit the Peter G. Peterson Foundation at www.pgpf.org. The following websites also provide a wealth of information on the U.S. budget and various policy areas.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances/learn-more
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Mar 1, 2012
Budget Basics: Introduction
The nation's long-term fiscal outlook is unsustainable. Publicly held debt currently equals 70 percent of gross domestic product, the most common measure of an economy's size.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances/introduction
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Mar 1, 2012
Budget Basics: The Elements
Controlling our structural budget deficits will require major changes in budget policy.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances/the-elements
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Sep 28, 2012
Budget Basics: What Is The Fiscal Cliff?
The January 2013 fiscal cliff involves several components of tax cuts and spending provisions.
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Oct 15, 2012
Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?
During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy
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Oct 23, 2012
Defense Cuts and Deficit Reduction | Issues in Brief
As policymakers consider how best to address our looming fiscal challenges, there is a growing debate about whether the U.S. can reduce defense spending without jeopardizing its national security.
Explainers
Nov 7, 2012
Budget Basics: What's at Stake with Discretionary Spending Cuts
Budget Explainer: What's at Stake with Discretionary Spending Cuts
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-whats-at-stake-with-discretionary-spending-cuts
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Nov 15, 2012
Solutions Initiative II
PGPF Solutions Initiative plans from five think tanks show declining federal debt through 2037.
Explainers
Feb 28, 2013
What You Should Know About the Sequester
Sequestration is a process that cuts federal spending through across-the-board reductions.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-you-should-know-about-the-sequester