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Mar 9, 2020

What is PAYGO?

PAYGO is a budget enforcement mechanism intended to prevent passage of legislation that increases deficits.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/understanding-complex-budget-terms-and-processes-and-why-they-matter/what-is-paygo

Infographics



Feb 28, 2020

Voters Agree: The National Debt is a Bipartisan Priority for 2020 Election

A broad, bipartisan majority of voters agree that the national debt is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.


https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/voters-agree-the-national-debt-is-a-bipartisan-priority

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 25, 2020

With 2020 Election Underway, Voters Want More Progress on the National Debt

“Voters believe that managing our national debt is a top priority that should play a central role in this year’s election discussion,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/02/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements



Feb 10, 2020

Peterson Foundation Statement on President’s Budget Proposal

“Today’s budget proposal relies on optimistic projections for economic growth and unlikely budget cuts to illustrate deficit reduction,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-presidents-budget-proposal

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 4, 2020

Peterson Foundation Statement Ahead of President’s State of the Union Address

“By any measure, the state of the Union’s fiscal outlook is unsustainable, and getting worse,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/02/peterson-foundation-statement-ahead-of-president%E2%80%99s-state-of-the-union-address

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 31, 2020

As America Enters Era of Trillion-Dollar Deficits, Voters Want Action on the Debt

“As the 2020 election begins, Americans are looking for leadership and solutions to our growing debt problem,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/01/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 28, 2020

Peterson Statement on CBO Report: Ten Straight Years of Trillion-Dollar Deficits

“Today’s CBO report shows ten straight years of trillion-dollar deficits. That’s a sad reflection of our nation’s poor fiscal health, and it adds insult to injury that we’re piling on all this debt in a growing economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/1/peterson-statement-on-cbo-report-ten-straight-years-of-trillion-dollar-deficits

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 7, 2020

Voters Concerned about Fiscal Irresponsibility in Washington as Lawmakers Add Red Ink

“As another unfortunate year of fiscal irresponsibility comes to a close, voters are sending a clear message to Washington that they want fiscal leadership,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/12/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Dec 17, 2019

Peterson Foundation Statement on Budget Deal

“Another $400 billion in debt is the worst possible holiday gift for our children,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-budget-deal

Press Releases & Statements

Nov 26, 2019

As National Debt Races Past $23 Trillion, Voters Want Washington to Take Action

“At $23 trillion and counting, the national debt is a major concern for the vast majority of Americans across party lines,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/11/fci-press-release