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Jul 29, 2019
Top 10 Reasons Why the National Debt Matters
At $22 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
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Jun 28, 2019
CBO Warns: Historic Debt Levels Pose Substantial Risks
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
Infographics
Jun 11, 2019
The National Debt Affects Our Ability to Address Key Priorities
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.
Analysis
Mar 27, 2019
President's Budget Relies on Optimistic Economic Projections and Unlikely Spending Cuts
Although the debt-to-GDP ratio would decline under the president’s budget, the budget misses an opportunity to address the structural causes of our debt, and relies instead on overly optimistic economic assumptions and reductions in spending that are unlikely to come to pass.
Infographics
Mar 4, 2019
Infographic: What Is the Debt Limit?
Increasing the debt limit allows the Treasury to borrow funds to pay for government obligations that have already been incurred as the result of laws and budgets approved by the President and Congress.
Analysis
Feb 28, 2019
Debt Ceiling Update: What’s at Stake
If lawmakers do not agree on raising or suspending the debt limit before the extraordinary measures are exhausted, there would be severe consequences for both the federal government and the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/02/debt-ceiling-update-whats-at-stake
Infographics
Feb 12, 2019
The National Debt Is Now More than $22 Trillion. What Does That Mean?
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-22-trillion-what-does-that-mean
Analysis
Feb 1, 2019
CBO Report Highlights Unsustainable Fiscal Outlook
The federal budget is on an unsustainable and damaging fiscal trajectory, according to a new report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/02/cbo-report-highlights-unsustainable-fiscal-outlook
Infographics
Jan 23, 2019
Infographic: Long-Term Debt and Its Drivers
Putting our nation on a sustainable fiscal path creates a positive environment for growth, opportunity, and prosperity. Unfortunately, America is on a dangerous long-term fiscal path.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-why-long-term-debt-matters
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.