Press Releases & Statements
Nov 10, 2012
Statement from Foundation Chairman, Pete Peterson, on the President's Remarks
Foundation Chairman Peter G. Peterson releases a statement on the President's remarks.
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Press Releases & Statements
Oct 26, 2017
Statement on Budget Resolution Allowing $1.5 Trillion in Higher Deficits
"Unfortunately, this budget paves the way for $1.5 trillion in higher deficits, plus interest," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Blog Posts
Dec 20, 2018
The Risks of Running up Deficits When the Economy Is Good
The federal deficit is growing during a period of economic expansion — a pattern that is highly unusual.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/the-risks-of-running-up-deficits-when-the-economy-is-good
Blog Posts
Jul 12, 2017
Yellen: Congress Should Factor National Debt into Policy Decisions
"Congress should be taking into account when designing fiscal policy is the need to achieve sustainability of this debt path over time,” Yellen said.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/07/yellen-congress-should-factor-national-debt-into-policy-decisions
Analysis
Aug 24, 2012
For A Stronger Economy, Deal With The Debt
Americans must task their newly elected officials with tackling the nation's debt — and hold them accountable for results.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/for-a-stronger-economy-deal-with-the-debt
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Blog Posts
Jul 12, 2018
Panetta: U.S. Headed for a “Death Spiral” of Deficits and Debt Unless Lawmakers Act
Unless addressed soon, the growing national debt will "seriously jeopardize and undermine the American economy," said former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
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Mar 22, 2019
US 2050
What will America look like at mid-century? US 2050 will examine and analyze the multiple demographic, socioeconomic, and fiscal trends that will shape the nation in the decades ahead.
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 30, 2017
Peterson Foundation Statement on Tax Reform
"Smart tax reform will promote economic growth, increase fairness and simplicity, and improve the nation’s fiscal outlook. From both a fiscal and economic standpoint, tax reform is essential," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/08/peterson-foundation-statement-on-tax-reform
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