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CBO Warns: Fiscal Outlook Remains Unsustainable
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
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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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What is a Congressional Budget Resolution?
A Congressional Budget Resolution is a “blueprint” that guides fiscal decision-making in the Congress.
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What is the Byrd Rule?
The Byrd Rule restricts what can be included in reconciliation legislation in the Senate.
Events
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.
Analysis
Budget Process Reform Principles
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.
Events
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Debt Matters
Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Peterson delivered opening remarks for the Fiscal Summit, setting the tone for the day’s program.
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Problem Solvers Caucus: Identifying Areas of Common Ground
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.
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Remembering Pete Peterson
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
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Up to Us: Engaging the Next Generation
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.