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Even party extremes want bipartisan progress: 93% of Liberal Democrats and 85% of Tea Party supporters strongly agree that both parties should work together to solve our long-term fiscal and economic problems.
67% of registered voters strongly agree that "I am willing to do my part to reduce the national debt, as long as other people also do their part."
Tax expenditures are often "spending in disguise" because they are used by Congress to direct resources to specific constituencies and priorities — much like spending programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-debate-over-tax-expenditures
10 New Papers and Upcoming Virtual Event Highlight Policy Solutions on Economic Recovery and Rising Debt as America Emerges from Pandemic
Failing to address the fiscal imbalance imposes burdens on future generations that many would consider unfair.
In 2022, America faces key questions about rising inflation, new COVID variants, growing national debt and an uncertain economic recovery. To help shed light on a complex set of factors and indicators, the Peterson Foundation brought together two leading experts for the latest edition of the Economic Forum.
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
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
The president's budget misses an opportunity to address the structural causes of our debt and relies instead on overly optimistic economic assumptions.
“Today’s Trustees reports drive home the fact that the clock is ticking down on automatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare," said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/05/peterson-foundation-statement-on-2024-trustees-reports
At a press conference at the Newseum, Coalition Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen and Coalition members Senator Sam Nunn, Senator John Warner, and Representative Ike Skelton announced the Coalition's core principles for sound fiscal and defense policies that reflect the realities of the 21st century.