2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda — Sequestration of Discretionary Programs
2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
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2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
While there is disagreement on specific remedies, there is broad consensus that our current tax code is broken.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2013-fall-fiscal-agenda-%E2%80%94-tax-reform
CBO’s estimate of the cumulative deficit over the next 10 years totals $2.3 trillion more than the Administration had estimated.
There is one cap for national defense and another cap for non-defense programs.
Putting our nation on a sustainable fiscal path creates a positive environment for growth, opportunity, and prosperity. Unfortunately, America is on a dangerous long-term fiscal path.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-why-long-term-debt-matters
Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on the fiscal cliff agreement.
A series of sudden, drastic changes to our nation's fiscal policies are slated to take place automatically at the end of this year — what many are calling the "Fiscal Cliff."
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-fiscal-cliff-is-an-opportunity-for-long-term-action
Each year, through the budget process, the President and Congress have the opportunity to set priorities for the federal government, determining how much should be spent through appropriations for annually-funded programs, known as discretionary spending, and providing the opportunity to review entitlement programs and the tax code.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/federal-budget-process-a-primer
PAYGO is a budget enforcement mechanism intended to prevent passage of legislation that increases deficits.
The United States healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, and our healthcare costs are projected to keep rising. Despite these high costs, our health outcomes are generally no better than those of our peers, and in some cases are worse.