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Press Releases & Statements

May 20, 2015

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Secretary Julián Castro, Former CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf and Top Lawmakers Discuss 'Opportunity for America' at Peterson Foundation Fiscal Summit in Washington

As the economic recovery takes hold, Americans across party lines believe that the country’s renewed economic stability creates an opportunity for the government to address the country’s fiscal challenges.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/05/2015-fiscal-summit-press-release

Analysis



Nov 17, 2015

Analysis: Understanding the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Policymakers should build on the bipartisanship of this Act to work towards passing fiscal reforms that will put our nation on a sustainable fiscal path.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/understanding-the-bipartisan-budget-act-of-2015

Analysis

Oct 15, 2010

CAP Shows What it Might Take to Balance the Budget

According to the report, reaching primary balance would require a reduction of $255 billion in the projected deficit in 2015.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cap-shows-what-it-might-take-to-balance-the-budget

Analysis



May 26, 2017

Analysis: The President’s FY 2018 Budget

The President's budget has a worthy goal of deficit reduction. However the economic assumptions underlying the president’s budget are optimistic.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2017/05/analysis-of-the-presidents-fy-2018-budget

Programs & Projects

Mar 1, 2012

The Stakes

Establishing a framework for long-term fiscal sustainability will narrow the gap between federal revenues and spending, and, by doing so, improve prospects for economic growth.


https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/the-stakes

Analysis

Mar 22, 2012

Analysis of Chairman Ryan’s 2013 Budget Proposal

The chairman's budget proposes a distinct change in the future role of government.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/analysis-of-chairman-ryan%E2%80%99s-2013-budget-proposal

Analysis



Jul 5, 2010

CBO Releases the 2010 Long-Term Budget Outlook

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

Programs & Projects

May 9, 2012

Poll: Voters Want Bipartisan Action on Fiscal Issues

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."


https://www.pgpf.org/polling-result/voters-want-bipartisan-action-on-fiscal-issues-and-are-willing-to-do-their-part-to-reduce-national-debt-according-to-new-poll

Explainers

Feb 28, 2013

What You Should Know About the Sequester

Sequestration is a process that cuts federal spending through across-the-board reductions.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-you-should-know-about-the-sequester

Analysis



Oct 5, 2015

Analysis: Happy Fiscal New Year 2016

Lawmakers should use the opportunities presented by the annual budgetary process to set policy priorities and provide more certainty about our nation’s fiscal policy.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/happy-fiscal-new-year-2016