Blog Posts
Dec 17, 2018
9 Charts That Show How Our Fiscal Outlook Has Gone from Bad to Worse
Significant damage was done to America’s fiscal outlook over the past year.
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About the Peterson Foundation
PETER G. PETERSON FOUNDATION TEN YEAR REPORT
In 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation was established with the goal of preserving the American Dream for the next generation. My father saw our high and rising debt as a transcendent threat to our future economy – posing a risk to every American, and our leadership role in the world.
Press Releases & Statements
May 25, 2022
Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO 10-Year Budget and Economic Outlook
“The most important takeaway from today’s CBO report is that interest costs are higher, adding to an already unsustainable fiscal outlook," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Analysis
Sep 20, 2013
Analysis: CBO 2013 Long-Term Budget Outlook
The Congressional Budget Office’s new long-term projections show that the federal budget is on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-2013-long-term-budget-outlook-analysis
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 25, 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.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/01/fci-press-release
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Budget Process
Policymakers use the federal budget process to establish spending priorities and to determine who will pay for those activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/budget-process
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Periodically, the Peterson Foundation releases infographics dealing with pertinent fiscal issues of the day. These infographics combine key data points with informative graphics to provide succinct, high-level factual summaries. By breaking down complex policy topics into more accessible visual presentations, we hope to make it easier for as wide an audience as possible to engage in discussions about addressing America's national debt.
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National Security Solutions
By making smart, strategic decisions about future national security requirements policymakers can ensure that our military is strong and that we are prepared to defend our nation from threats while also avoiding potential waste of precious national resources
Programs & Projects
Nov 13, 2023
Setting Up a Fiscal Commission for Success
"Establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission could be the first step towards breaking this fiscal deadlock and setting national priorities," writes Ben Ritz
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/setting-up-a-fiscal-commission-for-success