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Press Releases & Statements

Jan 26, 2021

As New Administration and Congress Address Range of National Challenges, Voters Remain Mindful of National Debt

“With the nation still in the grips of a devastating public health and economic crisis, President Biden and the new Congress are right to explore additional relief and recovery legislation, but it’s also critical that we remain mindful of our long-term fiscal outlook, which has gotten far worse as our debt now exceeds the size of our economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/01/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Dec 12, 2022

Federal Deficit and Debt: October 2022

Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for October 2022.


https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-october-2022

Programs & Projects

Oct 17, 2022

Federal Deficit and Debt: August 2022

Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for August 2022.


https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-august-2022

Press Releases & Statements

Aug 28, 2013

August FCI: Voters Maintain Negative Attitudes on National Debt

For the ninth consecutive month, American citizens remain extremely concerned about our nation’s fiscal challenges, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest Fiscal Confidence Index.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/08/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Jul 30, 2013

July FCI: Voters Maintain Highly Negative Attitudes on National Debt

NEW YORK — Americans maintain strongly negative attitudes about our nation’s fiscal challenges, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest Fiscal Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation’s long-term debt and the efforts elected leaders are making to address the problem.


https://www.pgpf.org/polling-result/peter-g-peterson-foundation-july-fiscal-confidence-index-finds-voters-maintain-highly-negative-attitudes-on-the-national-debt

Explainers



May 1, 2023

Payroll Taxes: What Are They and What Do They Fund?

Most working Americans are subject to payroll taxes, which are usually deducted automatically from an employee’s paycheck. Employers are also often subject to these types of taxes.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-payroll-taxes

Infographics



Mar 28, 2023

Infographic: How the U.S. Tax System Works

One issue that most lawmakers and voters agree on is that our tax system needs reform.


https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/how-the-us-tax-system-works

Press Releases & Statements

Nov 14, 2018

Peterson on JSC Recommendations: Positive Bipartisan Step We Must Build Upon

“While these ideas represent a start, much more can be done to improve our budget process in order to help achieve more fiscally responsible policies," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/11/peterson-on-jsc-recommendations-positive-bipartisan-step-we-must-build-upon

Blog Posts

Jan 19, 2016

PGPF analysis, statement on CBO January 2016 Budget & Economic Outlook

An analysis of the findings, and the official Foundation statement from President and CEO Michael A. Peterson.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-analysis-statement-on-cbo-january-2016-budget-economic-outlook

Blog Posts

Nov 6, 2017

House Tax Bill Adds $1.7 Trillion to Deficits When You Include Interest

The bill as written would move up the date we return to trillion dollar deficits by two years, to 2020.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/11/house-tax-bill-adds-17-trillion-to-deficits-when-you-include-interest