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Jun 25, 2012

New poll: Voters are prepared to make compromises and sacrifices...



A newly released poll by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation shows that voters overwhelmingly support bipartisan action to reduce our national debt, and are willing to make personal sacrifices to help achieve that goal. These responses paint a stark contrast with the political gridlock and polarizing rhetoric that we have seen in Washington recently — and are likely to see during the 2012 election cycle.


https://www.pgpf.org/polling/new-poll-voters-are-prepared-to-make-compromises-and-sacrifices-to-help-reduce-the-debt

Explainers



Feb 12, 2020

Budget Basics: The National Flood Insurance Program

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is run by the federal government to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/the-national-flood-insurance-program

Blog Posts

Jun 4, 2015

New report: Policy Options for Improving Economic Opportunity and Mobility

A new paper explores policy options that foster greater economic opportunity and mobility.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/new-report-policy-options-for-improving-economic-opportunity-and-mobility

Analysis

Apr 6, 2011

Analysis: Paul Ryan's FY 2012 Budget Proposal

Chairman Paul Ryan's budget aims to shrink the size of government to about 20 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015 and to 15 percent of GDP in 2050.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/summary-of-house-budget-committee-chairman-paul-ryan%E2%80%99s-budget-proposal

Blog Posts

Oct 4, 2018

This Fiscal New Year May Mark a Permanent Return to Trillion-Dollar Deficits

Outside of the recent recession caused by the financial crisis and its aftermath, the U.S. government has never witnessed deficits that exceeded $1 trillion.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/10/this-fiscal-new-year-may-mark-a-permanent-return-to-trillion-dollar-deficits

Programs & Projects



Mar 15, 2019

Spatial Patterns of Work, Poverty, & Safety Net Provision in the U.S.

This project explores two questions: how labor force participation has varied across different geographic contexts in recent decades; and how well-matched the safety net is to need across the urban, suburban and rural landscape. The analyses investigate labor force participation by gender, education and geography; changes in work and poverty by place over time; and gaps and mismatches in safety net provision.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Spatial-Patterns-of-Work-Poverty-and-Safety-Net-Provision-in-the-US

Analysis



Jul 13, 2017

CBO: Debt Remains High Under President’s Budget

CBO finds that the budget would not reach balance in 2027 as the administration projects.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2017/07/cbo-debt-remains-high-under-presidents-budget

Programs & Projects



Mar 15, 2019

Retirement Security in 2050: Future Outcomes for GenX and Early Millennial Retirees

This project follows working-age adults over time to understand how economic, demographic and policy changes are impacting their retirement preparation. It also projects their financial outcomes at older ages to understand the implications of these changes on their future retirement security.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/Retirement-Security-in-2050-Future-Outcomes-for-GenX-and-Early-Millennial-Retirees

Blog Posts

Apr 9, 2018

A Return to Trillion Dollar Deficits

CBO reports that the fiscal outlook is dramatically worse than it was last year, primarily due to the fiscally irresponsible tax legislation and budget deal.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/04/a-return-to-trillion-dollar-deficits

Blog Posts

Aug 31, 2016

This Month in Fiscal News: August 2016

As Congress prepares to reconvene next week, lawmakers prepare for conflicts over the approaching fiscal year end.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/08/this-month-in-fiscal-news-august-2016