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Feb 24, 2015
The Independent and Effective Congressional Budget Office
CBO was formally established as a nonpartisan agency, and that has been a critical and enduring part of the office's effectiveness.
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FCI: October 2014 Results
The Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
Programs & Projects
FCI: January 2014 Results
The Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.
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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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May 31, 2017
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for May 2017; FCI Value: 54
With the Administration unveiling the president’s budget plan this month and lawmakers on Capitol Hill considering major pieces of legislation that would affect the country’s fiscal outlook, voters remain concerned about the national debt and the fiscal well-being of the country.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/05/fci-press-release
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Tax Reform
Tax reform done right would promote economic growth, make our fiscal outlook more sustainable, reduce the complexity and burden of compliance, and increase the system’s transparency and fairness.
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 23, 2021
US Fiscal Confidence Falls to 7-Year Low amid Rising Concerns about Inflation and as Lawmakers Advance Major Legislation
“This seven-year low in our fiscal confidence index is a clear sign that voters are concerned about our nation’s fiscal sustainability, and Congress should keep this in mind as they shape major budget legislation,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/11/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 24, 2018
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for April 2018; FCI Value: 47
After the national debt eclipsed $21 trillion for the first time in March, voters remain deeply troubled by the country’s fiscal situation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/04/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 28, 2019
Peterson Foundation: CBO Confirms Dangerous Fiscal Path
“CBO has once again provided clear evidence that we must do something about America’s dangerous fiscal situation," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/01/peterson-foundation-cbo-confirms-dangerous-fiscal-path