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New Battleground Poll: National Debt a Critical Issue for Swing State Voters
New swing state polling reveals that 2024 voters overwhelmingly believe that the rising national debt is a critical campaign issue.
READ MORE October 9, 2024
Voters Call on Leaders to Prioritize Solutions to the National Debt
“Voters are clearly concerned about the growing national debt, and they want their Presidential and Congressional candidates to put forward solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE September 26, 2024
“Voters are clearly concerned about the growing national debt, and they want their Presidential and Congressional candidates to put forward solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE September 26, 2024
New Poll: Voters Want Harris, Trump to Discuss National Debt at September 10 Debate
“Voters are clearly concerned about the growing national debt, and are calling for answers from the candidates at the September 10 presidential debate,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE September 4, 2024
“Voters are clearly concerned about the growing national debt, and are calling for answers from the candidates at the September 10 presidential debate,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE September 4, 2024
100 Days from Election, Democrats and Republicans Overwhelmingly Call for More Discussion of National Debt
“As we approach the final months of the election campaign, voters want to hear more from their candidates about solutions for the $35 trillion and growing national debt.” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE August 1, 2024
“As we approach the final months of the election campaign, voters want to hear more from their candidates about solutions for the $35 trillion and growing national debt.” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE August 1, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on the National Debt Surpassing $35 trillion
“Crossing $35 trillion in debt is a stark reminder that we need to get serious about securing America’s fiscal future," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. READ MORE July 29, 2024
“Crossing $35 trillion in debt is a stark reminder that we need to get serious about securing America’s fiscal future," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. READ MORE July 29, 2024
New Plans from Seven Leading Think Tanks Solve the National Debt
“The Solutions Initiative 2024 shows that there is widespread agreement that America’s fiscal challenges are both unsustainable and solvable, and we have many good options to chart a brighter future for our country," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE July 23, 2024
“The Solutions Initiative 2024 shows that there is widespread agreement that America’s fiscal challenges are both unsustainable and solvable, and we have many good options to chart a brighter future for our country," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE July 23, 2024
As Presidential Debates Begin, Voters Want Leaders to Prioritize National Debt
“Voters are deeply concerned about the rising national debt, and tonight’s presidential debate is an important opportunity for the candidates to talk about their plans to stabilize our future," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE June 27, 2024
“Voters are deeply concerned about the rising national debt, and tonight’s presidential debate is an important opportunity for the candidates to talk about their plans to stabilize our future," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE June 27, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on New CBO Report
“CBO’s new report shows that the outlook for America’s critical national debt challenge is worsening," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE June 18, 2024
“CBO’s new report shows that the outlook for America’s critical national debt challenge is worsening," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE June 18, 2024
Once Aware of Upcoming Automatic Cuts to Social Security, 97% Agree Lawmakers Should Act
“Voters understand that ‘not touching’ Social Security is not an option because automatic cuts are unacceptable and waiting only makes the problem more costly and difficult to solve,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE May 30, 2024
“Voters understand that ‘not touching’ Social Security is not an option because automatic cuts are unacceptable and waiting only makes the problem more costly and difficult to solve,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE May 30, 2024
Statement on 2024 Trustees Reports
“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. READ MORE May 6, 2024
“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. READ MORE May 6, 2024
Election 2024: Voters want Candidates Ready to Act on Fiscal Issues
“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. READ MORE April 25, 2024
“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. READ MORE April 25, 2024
With Interest Growing Rapidly, US Fiscal Confidence Falls Again
“The national debt is already $34 trillion, but as it grows over the next three decades, we’ll spend more than double that on interest alone,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE March 28, 2024
“The national debt is already $34 trillion, but as it grows over the next three decades, we’ll spend more than double that on interest alone,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE March 28, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO Long-Term Budget Outlook
“As Washington navigates short-term budget battles, our long-term fiscal outlook keeps getting more and more dangerous," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE March 20, 2024
“As Washington navigates short-term budget battles, our long-term fiscal outlook keeps getting more and more dangerous," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE March 20, 2024
Up to Us: 12th Annual Competition Winners
Up to Us is a nationwide college campus competition for students to build a movement to raise awareness and engagement on America’s long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
READ MORE March 13, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on President’s Budget
“We need our leaders to rise to the urgency of the moment, but legislative gridlock continues to prevent progress on even the basics of budgeting," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE March 11, 2024
“We need our leaders to rise to the urgency of the moment, but legislative gridlock continues to prevent progress on even the basics of budgeting," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE March 11, 2024
U.S. Fiscal Confidence Dips as Lawmakers Face Shutdown Deadlines, and Interest Costs Surge
“Earlier this month, the Congressional Budget Office released new data showing that interest costs in 2024 will total a staggering $870 billion, a jump of 32 percent and more than $2 billion per day,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE February 29, 2024
“Earlier this month, the Congressional Budget Office released new data showing that interest costs in 2024 will total a staggering $870 billion, a jump of 32 percent and more than $2 billion per day,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE February 29, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on New CBO Report
"Today’s CBO projections are the latest loud and clear warning about America’s unsustainable national debt," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE February 7, 2024
"Today’s CBO projections are the latest loud and clear warning about America’s unsustainable national debt," said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE February 7, 2024
As Fiscal Confidence Index Remains Low, New Polling Shows Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Fiscal Commission
“As the 2024 campaign heats up, voters are calling on candidates to show leadership by backing a fiscal commission to address our unsustainable national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE January 25, 2024
“As the 2024 campaign heats up, voters are calling on candidates to show leadership by backing a fiscal commission to address our unsustainable national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE January 25, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on Fiscal Commission Bill Passing House Budget Committee
"Committee passage of the Fiscal Commission Act is an important step toward a comprehensive approach to stabilizing our rapidly growing national debt," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. READ MORE January 18, 2024
"Committee passage of the Fiscal Commission Act is an important step toward a comprehensive approach to stabilizing our rapidly growing national debt," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. READ MORE January 18, 2024
As New Year Begins, 8 in 10 Voters Call on Washington to Prioritize Reducing National Debt
“Sadly, we rung in the new year reaching a new record milestone of $34 trillion in national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE January 5, 2024
“Sadly, we rung in the new year reaching a new record milestone of $34 trillion in national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson. READ MORE January 5, 2024
Peterson Foundation Statement on National Debt Surpassing $34 Trillion
"We are beginning a new year, but our national debt remains on the same damaging and unsustainable path," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. READ MORE January 2, 2024
"We are beginning a new year, but our national debt remains on the same damaging and unsustainable path," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. READ MORE January 2, 2024