Blog Posts
Jan 4, 2019
The House is returning to PAYGO
Budget process rules like PAYGO help ensure that fiscal considerations are an important part of policymaking.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/01/the-house-is-returning-to-PAYGO
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Press Releases & Statements
Jan 3, 2019
Vast Majority of Americans Urge President and New Congress to Make Nation’s Fiscal Challenges a Top Priority
With a new Congress set to convene in the midst of a costly government shutdown, Americans hold deep concerns and a widespread belief that the country is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/01/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Jan 3, 2019
FCI: December 2018 Results
Modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, the Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
Blog Posts
Jan 2, 2019
Can a New Congress — and a Divided Government — Make Progress on Fiscal Challenges?
The 116th Congress also marks a return to divided government with the Senate controlled by Republicans and the House by Democrats. This new landscape in Washington means there is both a requirement and a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to work together on fiscal solutions.
Press Releases & Statements
Dec 22, 2018
Peterson Foundation Statement on Government Shutdown
“Instead of governing by crisis and brinksmanship, our leaders should work collaboratively to address the major structural challenges in our budget," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-government-shutdown
Blog Posts
Dec 21, 2018
Rising Interest Rates Will Affect Everything from Mortgages to National Debt
Although a return to a normalized interest environment is a good sign for the overall strength of the economy, rate increases will make it more expensive for families and the government to borrow.
Blog Posts
Dec 20, 2018
How Much Is the National Debt? What are the Different Measures Used?
There are three widely used measures of federal debt. What are the important differences between these measurements?
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/how-much-is-the-national-debt-what-are-the-different-measures-used
Blog Posts
Dec 20, 2018
The Risks of Running up Deficits When the Economy Is Good
The federal deficit is growing during a period of economic expansion — a pattern that is highly unusual.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/the-risks-of-running-up-deficits-when-the-economy-is-good
Analysis
Dec 19, 2018
Higher Interest Rates and the National Debt
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government’s borrowing costs will also rise, thereby generating significant consequences for the budget and the national debt.
Blog Posts
Dec 18, 2018
121 Ways We Can Reduce the Deficit, According to CBO
It’s important for lawmakers to consider the many available policy options for improving that outlook.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/121-ways-we-can-reduce-the-deficit-according-to-cbo