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    Press Releases & Statements
    Dec 5, 2012

    Group of Distinguished Defense, Economic and Foreign Policy Leaders Identify the National Debt as the Single Greatest Threat to U.S. National Security

    At a press conference at the Newseum, Coalition Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen and Coalition members Senator Sam Nunn, Senator John Warner, and Representative Ike Skelton announced the Coalition's core principles for sound fiscal and defense policies that reflect the realities of the 21st century.


    https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2012/12/group-of-distinguished-defense-economic-and-foreign-policy-leaders-identify-the-national-debt-as-the-single-greatest-threat-to-us-national-security

    Press Releases & Statements
    May 14, 2012

    2012 Fiscal Summit: Leaders to Discuss America's Long-Term Fiscal Challenges

    The Peterson Foundation’s 2012 Fiscal Summit–America's Case For Action convenes the nation's leading fiscal policy experts and elected officials at a critical moment of opportunity to make progress on America's long-term fiscal challenges.


    https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/washington-fiscal-summit-brings-together-key-administration-and-congressional-leaders-to-discuss-americas-long-term-fiscal-challenges

    Explainers
    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

    Programs & Projects
    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

Solutions Initiative 2024

Seven think tanks from across the ideological spectrum all agree that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and we need to change course.

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National Debt Clock

See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.

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