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Budget Basics: How Does Social Security Work?
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.
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Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-social-security-work
While the last minute passage of a continuing resolution avoided a government shutdown, the relief may be only temporary.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2016/10/happy-fiscal-new-year-2017
CBO finds that the budget would not reach balance in 2027 as the administration projects.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2017/07/cbo-debt-remains-high-under-presidents-budget
There will be a number of consequences from a gradual increase in the federal funds rate over time.
This fall, PGPF research staff will publish a series of one-page articles, providing objective analyses on major government programs and policies.
The CBO provides two projections of the nation's fiscal future over the next 75 years: one based upon laws currently on the books; and one that reflects selected changes to those laws that lawmakers are widely expected to make.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-releases-the-2010-long-term-budget-outlook
Convened in November 2012, "Post-Election: The Fiscal Cliff and Beyond" brought together top elected leaders and policy experts to discuss potential paths forward for America.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/events/the-fiscal-cliff-and-beyond
Under the GAO’s most realistic fiscal scenario, debt held by the public will exceed 109 percent of GDP by 2020.
2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
The Senior Director will engage with a range of research organizations from across the ideological spectrum to initiate new ideas, refine existing ones, and promote the combination of those most likely to address America’s long-term fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/about/careers/senior-director-fiscal-policy