Welcome and Opening Remarks: Rising Debt in a Changing Economy
“America faces a new and uncertain landscape,” President and CEO Michael Peterson said — noting the challenges and opportunities related to our nation’s fiscal and economic out-look.
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“America faces a new and uncertain landscape,” President and CEO Michael Peterson said — noting the challenges and opportunities related to our nation’s fiscal and economic out-look.
Our fiscal imbalance crowds out priorities, threatens our economic health, increases the likelihood of a fiscal crisis in the future, and will inhibit our ability to deal with such a crisis if it comes.
Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Peterson delivered opening remarks for the Fiscal Summit, setting the tone for the day’s program.
This panel featured perspectives from Representative Tom Reed (R-NY) and Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) from the Problem Solvers Caucus — a unique, bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks areas of common ground.
Foundation Chairman and CEO Michael Peterson opened the Summit by reflecting on the passing of his father, who established the Foundation in 2008 to help build a sustainable fiscal foundation for the nation to support economic growth and widely shared opportunity.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/fiscal-summit/2018-fiscal-summit/remembering-pete-peterson
Foundation Chairman and CEO Michael Peterson recognized the winners of the annual Up To Us competition, which aims to engage young people in building a strong fiscal and economic future.
Drawing connections between America’s fiscal outlook, energy security, and role in the world, Foundation Chairman and CEO Michael Peterson led a wide-ranging conversation with former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz.
The Peterson Foundation’s debt clock initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to inspire and empower Americans through increased awareness that drives a thoughtful national dialogue around sustainable fiscal and economic policies.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/projects/find-our-debt-clocks
Across the political spectrum, there are many policy options that could address our fiscal challenges and build a stronger, more sustainable economic future.
Policymakers use the federal budget process to establish spending priorities and to determine who will pay for those activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/budget-process