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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

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 17, 2013

Statement on Deal to End Shutdown, Avoid Default

The Peterson Foundation releases a statement on the deal to end the government shutdown.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-from-peterson-foundation-on-deal-to-end-shutdown-avoid-default

Press Releases & Statements



Aug 31, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports

“It makes no sense that we allow programs as essential as Social Security and Medicare to remain on such shaky and uncertain fiscal ground," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/08/peterson-foundation-statement-on-social-security-and-medicare-trustees-reports

Press Releases & Statements

Sep 28, 2021

New Poll: 9 in 10 Democrats and Republicans want Budget Reconciliation Package Fully Paid For

“Voters have made it overwhelmingly clear that they want their leaders to pay for all new spending with credible offsets, and they strongly support many proposed options to fully fund the package,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/09/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 28, 2021

Increase in Voter Concern about National Debt Reaches All-Time High as Budget Negotiations Continue

“This record level of voter concern about our national debt reinforces the urgent need for fiscal responsibility and should encourage lawmakers to fulfill their promise to fully fund new programs,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/10/fci-press-release

Blog Posts

Jun 8, 2015

IMF Warns of Rising U.S. Debt

The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/imf-warns-of-rising-us-debt

Press Releases & Statements

Mar 1, 2017

Statement on the President’s Address to Congress

"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

Blog Posts

Feb 28, 2014

Chart: Good News about Improving Deficits Will Be Short-Lived

Recent news stories have highlighted the good news that very near-term deficits are decreasing. That good news, unfortunately, will be short-lived.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2014/02/good-news-about-improving-deficits-will-be-short-lived

Explainers

Nov 9, 2010

Budget Basics: The Challenge

America faces a growing crisis. Our federal government has accumulated a $13.6 trillion debt over the last few decades, and this debt is expected to grow significantly in coming years.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-challenge

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 12, 2016

Statement by Michael Peterson on the 2016 State of the Union Address

"Tonight's SOTU represents an important opportunity for President Obama to discuss the nation’s fiscal challenges and solutions for putting the country on a better path."


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-from-the-peterson-foundation-on-the-2016-state-of-the-union-address