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Jan 21, 2021
Budget Basics: Medicaid
This budget explainer describes what Medicaid is, how it is financed, and who benefits from it.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-medicaid
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Explainers
Jan 11, 2021
Budget Basics: National Defense
The United States spent $686 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2019 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
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 8, 2021
Fiscal Confidence Remains Low as Americans Look ahead to 2021
“The nation remains in the grips of a devastating health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Overcoming the virus remains the nation’s top priority, but the vast majority of Americans also recognize the need to address our unsustainable fiscal outlook once this crisis is over,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/12/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Dec 1, 2020
Following Divisive Campaign Season, Voters Continue to See Rising National Debt as Key Issue for America’s Future
As the nation emerges from a divisive campaign season with a range of complex challenges awaiting a new administration and Congress, Americans remain deeply concerned about the rising national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/11/fci-press-release
Explainers
Oct 28, 2020
2020 Polls Reveal Voter Sentiment on Economic and Fiscal Policy Options
These infographics portray headline results from each national survey that can help inform policymakers during and after this crisis.
https://www.pgpf.org/2020-polls-reveal-voter-sentiment-on-economic-and-fiscal-policy-options
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 27, 2020
As Election Day Approaches, Voter Concern about the National Debt Remains High
In the waning days of the 2020 campaign and as the nation continues to endure the coronavirus pandemic, voters remain deeply concerned about the record and rising national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/10/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 30, 2020
Peterson Foundation, Partnership for New York City, NYC Economic Development Corporation, and Five Borough Chambers of Commerce Launch ‘NYC Small Business Resource Network’
Public-private partnership creates new resource for employers hit by the pandemic
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 29, 2020
As Candidates Make their Case to Voters, Rising National Debt Remains Key Concern
“While the pandemic remains the top priority, voters believe that America’s deteriorating fiscal situation is also a key issue for our future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/09/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Sep 21, 2020
Peterson Statement on CBO Report: 30 Straight Years of Trillion-Dollar Deficits
“CBO’s report shows 30 straight years of trillion-dollar deficits that grow and grow, leaving no doubt that we’re on a dangerous and unsustainable fiscal path.” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Explainers
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.