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Dec 17, 2018

9 Charts That Show How Our Fiscal Outlook Has Gone from Bad to Worse

Significant damage was done to America’s fiscal outlook over the past year.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/9-charts-that-show-how-our-fiscal-outlook-has-gone-from-bad-to-worse

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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

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.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2018/12/higher-interest-rates-will-raise-interest-costs-on-the-national-debt

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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

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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.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/rising-interest-rates-will-affect-everything-from-mortgages-to-national-debt

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