Healthcare Costs Are a Major Driver of the National Debt and Here’s Why
One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
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One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for June 2024.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-june-2024
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
Americans continue to show high levels of concern about our nation's long-term debt, even as economic and near-term fiscal indicators show signs of improvement, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest Fiscal Confidence Index.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/05/fci-press-release
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issues a statement on fiscal negotiations.
“After adding trillions to our national debt in last year’s irresponsible tax bill, our leaders are now adding another $300 billion in deficits over just the next two years," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-budget-deal
“Another $400 billion in debt is the worst possible holiday gift for our children,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-budget-deal
The Associate Director, Communications and Public Affairs will play a central role in advancing the organization’s strategic communications objectives and plans, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.
https://www.pgpf.org/about/careers/associate-director-communications-and-public-affairs
2013 Fall Fiscal Agenda: A Critical Time for Action; 4 upcoming milestones
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/2013-fall-fiscal-agenda-%E2%80%94-the-debt-ceiling