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Complex Budget Terms and Processes — and Why They Matter
Understanding what’s happening on Capitol Hill requires an understanding of the Congressional budget process — which is notoriously technical, complex and arcane.
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Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
Programs & Projects
Fiscal Confidence Index
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation launched the Fiscal Confidence Index to help policymakers, members of the media, and everyday Americans gauge public opinion on the nation’s fiscal and economic challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/education-and-awareness/fiscal-confidence-index
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
Programs & Projects
May 12, 2020
Federal Deficit and Debt: April 2020
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for April 2020.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-april-2020
Blog Posts
May 11, 2020
The Coronavirus Caused the Deficit to Balloon in April — Usually a Surplus Month
A large decrease in revenues and a large increase in spending have led the Congressional Budget Office to estimate a deficit of $737 billion in April 2020.
Infographics
May 7, 2020
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Say Their Incomes Have Taken a Hit from the Pandemic
The latest Financial Times-Peterson Foundation US Economic Monitor reveals that the coronavirus pandemic is financially impacting the vast majority of Americans, and there is broad-based support for federal response measures.
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 28, 2020
As America Grapples with Coronavirus Pandemic, Voters See Growing Debt as Key Challenge for the Future
“While the most important national priority right now is addressing the significant health and economic impact caused by coronavirus, we all also understand that this crisis has enormous costs and impact on our fiscal position,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/04/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Apr 28, 2020
FCI: May 2020 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
Apr 24, 2020
U.S. GDP to Fall 5.6% Due to Coronavirus, According to New CBO Projections
The new numbers demonstrate the severe economic damage and significant fiscal implications of this unprecedented crisis.