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Jul 1, 2019
Projected Spending, Social Security and Health Programs
Spending for major health programs and Social Security will continue to climb rapidly over the long term.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0174_SS_major_health_climb
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Blog Posts
Jul 1, 2019
Debt is Growing Faster in the United States Than Anywhere Else in the World
The United States leads the world in an unfortunate category: the pace of growth in its debt.
Charts
Jul 1, 2019
Debt & Deficits, 1854-2049
Historically, debt and deficits rose with wars and economic downturns. Today, they rise from factors such as growing healthcare costs and an aging population.
Analysis
Jun 28, 2019
CBO Warns: Historic Debt Levels Pose Substantial Risks
CBO projects that if current laws remain in place, federal debt will rise to 144 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) within 30 years – far exceeding its all-time high, and nearly doubling today’s level.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/06/cbo-warns-historic-debt-levels-pose-substantial-risks
Charts
Jun 26, 2019
Federal Revenue & Spending, 1984-2049
The growing debt is caused by a structural mismatch between spending and revenues.
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 26, 2019
Voters Want Renewed Focus on the National Debt As Lawmakers Consider Costly New Tax and Spending Proposals
As lawmakers consider a range of costly new tax and spending proposals, voters across party lines are urging their leaders to prioritize the nation’s high and rising debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/06/fci-press-release
Charts
Jun 26, 2019
Costs of Delaying Fiscal Reform
Waiting to act raises the cost of stabilizing the debt.
Programs & Projects
Jun 26, 2019
FCI: June 2019 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
Jun 25, 2019
Five Key Takeaways from the CBO Long-Term Outlook
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its 2019 Long-Term Budget Outlook, highlighting the significant fiscal challenges facing our nation.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/06/five-key-takeaways-from-the-cbo-long-term-outlook
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 25, 2019
Peterson: New CBO Report a Reality Check for Lawmakers
“As America’s leaders consider costly new spending proposals and tax cuts, today’s CBO report is a timely reality check," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/06/Peterson-Foundation-long-term-budget-outlook