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Following the pattern of previous years, this budget largely relies on very optimistic projections of economic growth and unlikely budget cuts to reduce the deficit.
The latest report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reiterates that the federal budget is on an unsustainable trajectory.
A strong fiscal outlook is an essential foundation for a growing, thriving economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-how-does-the-national-debt-affect-the-economy
At $23 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
https://www.pgpf.org/top-10-reasons-why-the-national-debt-matters
Although the debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective and fully understand its implications.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/the-national-debt-is-now-more-than-23-trillion-what-does-that-mean
The budget projections released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in August reaffirm the perilous path of deficits and debt expected over the next decade.
The United States spent $631 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2018 according to the Office of Management and Budget, which amounts to 15 percent of the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-national-defense
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
There is one cap for national defense and another cap for non-defense programs.
Americans want to live in a nation with widespread opportunity, a positive leadership role in the world, and a bright economic future for generations to come.
