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Oct 15, 2012

Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?

During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy

Explainers

Oct 6, 2022

Budget Basics: Unemployment Insurance Explained

The Unemployment Insurance program is a key counter-cyclical tool to help stabilize the economy and speed recovery during downturns or crises.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-basics-unemployment-insurance-explained

Programs & Projects

Nov 13, 2023

Setting Up a Fiscal Commission for Success

"Establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission could be the first step towards breaking this fiscal deadlock and setting national priorities," writes Ben Ritz

https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/setting-up-a-fiscal-commission-for-success

Explainers

Mar 1, 2012

Budget Basics: The Elements

Controlling our structural budget deficits will require major changes in budget policy.

https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances/the-elements

Programs & Projects

Sep 12, 2022

Fiscal and Monetary Policy Work Best Together

High inflation breeds instability, raising the risk of both higher interest rates and recession.

https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/inflation-interest-and-the-national-debt/fiscal-and-monetary-policy-work-best-together

Press Releases & Statements

Jun 27, 2024

As Presidential Debates Begin, Voters Want Leaders to Prioritize National Debt

“Voters are deeply concerned about the rising national debt, and tonight’s presidential debate is an important opportunity for the candidates to talk about their plans to stabilize our future," said Michael A. Peterson.

https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/06/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Jul 11, 2024

Federal Deficit and Debt: June 2024

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

Explainers

Budget Basics: Spending

Federal Spending in the federal budget can be divided into three categories: mandatory, discretionary, and interest. Learn how these categories have changed over time.

https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/spending