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Jul 29, 2020
Budget Basics: Medicare
Medicare is an essential health insurance program serving millions of Americans, and a major part of the federal budget and our fiscal outlook.
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Jun 25, 2020
Budget Basics: Federal Trust Funds
Federal trust funds bear little resemblance to their private-sector counterparts.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-what-are-federal-trust-funds
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The Fiscal & Economic Challenge
Discover why our fiscal health and economic strength are so closely tied, and why it is important to get the deficit under control and work toward a balanced budget.
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Solutions to Our Long-Term Fiscal Challenges
Solutions to the fiscal challenge must be long-term, bipartisan budget solutions that can be implemented gradually. Discover some of the comprehensive plans proposed, as well as policy options for individual parts of the budget that merit consideration.
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Key Drivers of the National Debt
Many factors contribute to the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy and budget, but there are two major drivers of spending: demographics and rising healthcare costs.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-fiscal-and-economic-challenge/drivers
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Budget Basics: Balanced Budget Amendment — Pros & Cons
What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/balanced-budget-amendment-pros-and-cons
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Reforming the Budget Process
By focusing fiscal policymaking more squarely on the long term and providing better tools to help enforce budget agreements over time, budget process reform could encourage long-term fiscal sustainability.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/budget-process-reforms
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Comprehensive Plans to Address the National Debt
Policy leaders and experts across the political spectrum have put forward a number of comprehensive plans to reduce America’s long-term debt and lay a strong foundation for future economic growth.
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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.