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Press Releases & Statements

Nov 16, 2012

Peter G. Peterson Foundation Announces Second Phase of Solutions Initiative

Building on work that began with the Foundation's Solutions Initiative last year, experts from the American Action Forum, the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Center for American Progress, the Economic Policy Institute and The Heritage Foundation have each composed specific plans to set the country on a more sustainable fiscal path, and set out their top priorities for the President and Congress.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/peter-g-peterson-foundation-announces-second-phase-of-solutions-initiative

Programs & Projects

Aug 8, 2012

"Up To Us" Campus Competition

PGPF, Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), Net Impact announced "Up To Us," an innovative, year-long campus competition that will engage college students across the country in addressing America's fiscal and economic challenges.


https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/up-to-us-campus-competition

Grants

Mar 23, 2009

High School Students Aren't Taught About the National Debt

The nation’s schools teachers feel ill-prepared to teach basic federal budget terms and engage students in public policy questions to promote active citizenship.


https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/grants/high-school-students-arent-taught-about-the-national-debt

Explainers

Nov 9, 2010

Budget Basics: The Challenge

America faces a growing crisis. Our federal government has accumulated a $13.6 trillion debt over the last few decades, and this debt is expected to grow significantly in coming years.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-challenge

Press Releases & Statements

Mar 22, 2019

US 2050 Conference Explores Trends that Will Shape America’s Future

Unique Research Project from Peterson Foundation and Ford Foundation Convenes Authors of 31 New Papers Exploring America’s Most Significant Long-Term Challenges


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/03/in-washington-dc-today-us-2050-conference-explores-trends-that-will-shape-america%E2%80%99s-future

Analysis



Jul 12, 2010

Why Defense Matters For Deficit Reduction

The United States, by far, spends the greatest amount on military (in nominal terms) than any other country.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/why-defense-matters-for-deficit-reduction

Analysis



Sep 13, 2017

The Tax Reform Tradeoff: Eliminating Tax Expenditures, Reducing Rates

The paper puts real numbers behind different scenarios for a structure for tax reform: eliminating income tax expenditures to enable lower tax rates.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2017/09/the-tax-reform-tradeoff-eliminating-tax-expenditures-reducing-rates

Press Releases & Statements

Sep 9, 2013

Infographic — Welcome Back, Congress

The House and Senate must show leadership in key issues facing the nation, like finding consensus on a $90 billion budget gap before the end of the fiscal year, or next month’s looming debt ceiling debate.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/infographic-%E2%80%94-welcome-back-congress

Analysis



Feb 9, 2016

Analysis: The President's FY 2017 Budget

President Obama's budget keeps the debt from rising as a share of the economy, but it does not address the key drivers of our long-term unsustainable debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2016/02/obamas-final-budget-missed-opportunity-to-put-nations-budget-on-long-term-sustainable-path

Press Releases & Statements

Sep 26, 2013

PGPF Poll Shows Americans Believe Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Fights Threaten the Economy

A new poll released today and commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation finds that American voters are deeply concerned that upcoming fights over the debt ceiling and a possible government shutdown will harm the economy.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/peter-g-peterson-foundation-poll-shows-americans-believe-government-shutdown-debt-ceiling-fights-threaten-the-economy