Blog Posts
May 15, 2023
How Do Quantitative Easing and Tightening Affect the Federal Budget?
The Federal Reserve plays an important role in stabilizing the country’s economy.
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Analysis
Jul 30, 2014
Urgent Action Needed to Shore Up Medicare Program
Medicare is a large share of the budget, and it is projected to grow.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/urgent-action-needed-to-shore-up-medicare-program
Blog Posts
Sep 6, 2019
Welcome Back, Congress — Congress Faces Key Fiscal Deadline when Returning from Recess
While Congress has not taken steps toward reining in our high and rising national debt, lawmakers did address a couple of pending fiscal items.
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
Programs & Projects
Jan 12, 2023
Federal Deficit and Debt: December 2022
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for December 2022.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-december-2022
Blog Posts
Feb 28, 2014
Chart: Good News about Improving Deficits Will Be Short-Lived
Recent news stories have highlighted the good news that very near-term deficits are decreasing. That good news, unfortunately, will be short-lived.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2014/02/good-news-about-improving-deficits-will-be-short-lived
Explainers
Jul 20, 2017
Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What Is the CBO?
CBO plays a vitally important role in the federal budget process.
Programs & Projects
Sep 12, 2019
Federal Deficit and Debt: September 2019
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for September 2019.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-september-2019
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 30, 2009
Peter G Peterson Foundation Releases New Health Care Reform Study
A study commissioned by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation on S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 confirms the Congressional Budget Office analysis that the bill, as passed by the Senate Finance Committee, could result in slightly lower deficits if it is implemented as intended and remains unchanged.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/peter-g-peterson-foundation-releases-new-health-care-reform-study
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 6, 2011
Peter G. Peterson Foundation To Be Broadcast Sponsor of Bloomberg/Washington Post Presidential Primary Debate on the Economy
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation announced today that it will be the exclusive broadcast sponsor of the Bloomberg/Washington Post Republican Presidential Debate, to be held on Tuesday, October 11th at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.