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June 28, 2025
Peterson Foundation Statement on Senate Reconciliation Bill
“Unfortunately, the Senate reconciliation bill would add trillions of dollars in red ink to our already unsustainable national debt.”
June 27, 2025
Chart Pack: Healthcare
These charts illustrate the growth in U.S. healthcare spending and how it affects the federal budget.
June 26, 2025
U.S. Fiscal Confidence at Lowest Point in 2025 as Congress Considers Reconciliation Bill That Would Add Trillions in Debt
Americans are increasingly concerned about our fiscal condition, as independent experts agree that the budget reconciliation proposal would add trillions of dollars to the national debt.
June 25, 2025
Infographic: How Are Capital Gains Taxed?
The capital gains tax, which is a levy on said profits, is categorized as part of individual income tax revenues, but it is administered at a lower rate than ordinary income.
June 24, 2025
Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Could Be Exhausted In 8 Years
Without reform, Medicare spending will continue to rise over the coming years — threatening the HI Trust Fund and placing immense pressure on the federal budget.
June 23, 2025
Even with Economic Growth Factored in, OBBBA Would Increase Deficits
The small, positive fiscal impact from slightly higher economic growth is projected to be more than offset by increased federal interest costs.
June 18, 2025
Peterson Foundation Statement on 2025 Trustees Reports
“Despite these repeated dire warnings, Washington continues to ignore this obvious problem that is staring down seventy million retirees.”
June 17, 2025
What Are Earmarks and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.