Healthcare Costs Are a Major Driver of the National Debt and Here’s Why
One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
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One of the largest drivers of that rising debt is federal spending on major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
The current budget process is ill-suited for managing the nation’s long-term fiscal affairs. Learn about possible reforms to reimagine the budget process.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/budget-process-reforms
A strong fiscal outlook is an essential foundation for a thriving economy. Putting our nation on a sustainable fiscal path creates a positive environment for growth, opportunity and prosperity.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-fiscal-and-economic-challenge/fiscal-and-economic-impact
The Fiscal Internship Program engages college students in fiscal policy by providing them with first-hand research experience at public policy institutions in Washington, D.C.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/grants/pgpf-fiscal-internship-program-in-washington-dc
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for June 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-june-2023
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Today, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual reports on the programs’ financing, showing that the future of these vital programs remain at risk.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2024/05/social-security-and-medicare-are-facing-serious-shortfalls
Federal Spending in the federal budget can be divided into three categories: mandatory, discretionary, and interest. Learn how these categories have changed over time.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/spending
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation was created by Pete Peterson to raise awareness of America’s long-term debt, and how it affects economic growth.