Peterson Foundation Statement on Tax Legislation Advancing Through Congress
"This tax legislation is increasingly irresponsible from a fiscal standpoint," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
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"This tax legislation is increasingly irresponsible from a fiscal standpoint," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
"As our leaders consider reforms in key areas such as healthcare and tax reform, we must enact policies that also improve our nation’s fiscal outlook. Looking ahead, the President and Congress have the opportunity to work together to stabilize our debt and provide a strong foundation for economic growth," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/02/statement-on-president%E2%80%99s-address-to-congress
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
New research initiative to explore the demographic, socioeconomic, and fiscal trends that will define America at mid-century
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/11/peterson-foundation-and-ford-foundation-launch-us-2050
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will likely boost economic growth in the near term, the effects of the legislation are temporary.
Washington is debating tax reform. There’s talk of substantial tax cuts that would give trillions of dollars back to American taxpayers. That might sound great to some. But if Congress doesn’t find a way to pay for those tax cuts, future generations will be stuck with the bill.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation and the Ford Foundation today announced $1.5 million in grant awards for US 2050, a unique research initiative examining the multiple demographic, economic, societal, and fiscal trends shaping America in the decades ahead.
CBO estimates that the number of uninsured under age 65 rose by 1 million people and anticipates the total to rise by another million people this year.
Since its establishment in 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has been dedicated to advancing solutions to our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-peter-g-peterson-foundation-progress-report-2008-2011
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