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Periodically, the Peterson Foundation releases infographics dealing with pertinent fiscal issues of the day. These infographics combine key data points with informative graphics to provide succinct, high-level factual summaries. By breaking down complex policy topics into more accessible visual presentations, we hope to make it easier for as wide an audience as possible to engage in discussions about addressing America's national debt. Click the icons below to view the full-sized infographics, and to share them with your friends and colleagues.Blog Posts
May 23, 2024
Higher Interest Rates Could Cause the National Debt to Skyrocket
Interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities have a significant influence on federal borrowing costs.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/05/higher-interest-rates-could-cause-the-national-debt-to-skyrocket
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Press Releases & Statements
Feb 3, 2023
US Fiscal Confidence Drops as Era of Divided Government Begins
“With interest on the debt rising to more than $1 billion a day, voters know our fiscal condition is simply not sustainable,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/02/fci-press-release
Blog Posts
May 8, 2024
Despite Decades of Warnings, the Depletion of Social Security’s Trust Fund Has Been Getting Closer
The depletion dates for Social Security and Medicare’s Trust Funds are rapidly approaching.
Press Releases & Statements
May 25, 2022
Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO 10-Year Budget and Economic Outlook
“The most important takeaway from today’s CBO report is that interest costs are higher, adding to an already unsustainable fiscal outlook," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
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
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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.
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 27, 2020
As Election Day Approaches, Voter Concern about the National Debt Remains High
In the waning days of the 2020 campaign and as the nation continues to endure the coronavirus pandemic, voters remain deeply concerned about the record and rising national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/10/fci-press-release