Fiscal Issues Illustrated
Lawmakers are considering significant reforms in a number of key policy areas, including healthcare reform, tax reform, infrastructure and more.
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Lawmakers are considering significant reforms in a number of key policy areas, including healthcare reform, tax reform, infrastructure and more.
Set against the backdrop of a new political, policy and economic landscape, the 2017 Fiscal Summit will explore the connection between the legislative agenda and our growing national debt.
“In the short term, nothing is more important to our economy and our health than defeating this virus, but Americans understand that we will need to return our attention to the nation’s fiscal health once the crisis has passed,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/08/fci-press-release
Based on the Trustees’ projections, combined Social Security benefits could be cut by 20 percent in 2035 without legislative action
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0246_social-security-20-percent-cut
Each year, some of the revenue the federal government collects comes from various taxes. In 2012, taxpayers paid almost $2.5 trillion, which the government used to partially fund $3.5 trillion worth of spending on Social Security, health care, and other programs in areas such as defense and education. The remainder of spending was funded through deficits.
“Today’s new survey shows that fiscal concerns are top of mind in this election, and they want leaders who are committed to solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/04/fci-press-release
Leading experts, scholars will discuss 31 new research papers on trends that will shape America’s future economy and society.
The 2018 election season is a critical opportunity for candidates to talk to voters about solutions to put us on a better path.
Making changes to defense, health care and Social Security will help us reduce our debt, and also leave money to fund other critical responsibilities and invest in our future.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-other-20-of-federal-spending