
SNAP Spending Increases During Recessions
SNAP spending increased during the Great Recession, but is projected to decline below historical levels.
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SNAP spending increased during the Great Recession, but is projected to decline below historical levels.
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
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
Between 2004 and 2049, spending on federal health programs is projected to more than double
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0114_federal_health_spending
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.
This interactive map shows Medicare spending per beneficiary, which varies significantly across the U.S.
https://www.pgpf.org/multimedia/2013-interactive-map-variations-in-healthcare-costs
In this session US 2050 Advisory Board members discussed their work to build a comprehensive view of our economic and fiscal future.
Learn why healthcare costs are increasing, how Medicare and Medicaid affect the total costs, and some options for lowering the costs while improving outcomes
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.