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Jan 4, 2021
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The PGPF chart pack illustrates that budget-making involves many competing priorities, limited resources, and complex issues.
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Nov 3, 2020
Continuing Resolutions Since 1998
Lawmakers have enacted a total of 120 continuing resolutions over the past 24 fiscal years.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0228_continuing_resolutions
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Oct 13, 2020
Debt & Deficits, 1855-2050
Historically, debt and deficits rose with wars and economic downturns. Today, they rise from factors such as growing healthcare costs and an aging population.
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Oct 7, 2020
Interest Costs Are Projected to Grow Substantially
Interest costs are projected to grow substantially.
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Oct 7, 2020
Mandatory Spending Is Growing over Time
Mandatory programs and interest costs will take over more of the federal budget, squeezing discretionary programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0156_mandatory_discretionary_pies
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Oct 7, 2020
The Growth of Entitlement Programs
Spending on federal entitlement programs will more than double between 1985 and 2050.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0027_entitlement-programs-proj
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Oct 7, 2020
Drivers of spending growth
Spending for mandatory programs and net interest is projected to putpace all other non-interest spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0174_SS_major_health_climb
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Oct 7, 2020
Interest Costs Outpacing Investments
By 2050, interest costs are projected to be more than three times what the federal government has historically spent on R&D, infrastructure, and education combined.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0005_investments_interest
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Oct 7, 2020
Interest Is Driving Deficits
Beyond 2030, rising interest costs are the driving factor in projected growth in annual deficits.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0280_net_interest_primary_deficit
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Oct 7, 2020
Discretionary Spending as Share of GDP, 1970–2050
Discretionary spending is projected to stay below its historical share of GDP.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0177_discretionary_low_levels