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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



Jan 13, 2022

Top Economists Weigh in on Rising Inflation, Growing Debt, and America’s Economic Future

In 2022, America faces key questions about rising inflation, new COVID variants, growing national debt and an uncertain economic recovery. To help shed light on a complex set of factors and indicators, the Peterson Foundation brought together two leading experts for the latest edition of the Economic Forum.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2022/01/top-economists-weigh-in-on-rising-inflation-growing-debt-and-americas-economic-future

Programs & Projects

Aug 11, 2021

Federal Deficit and Debt: July 2022

Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for July 2022.


https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-july-2022

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 28, 2021

Peterson Foundation Statement on Build Back Better Framework

“Timing gimmicks not only game the budget, but can be highly disruptive to our economy and society because of the year-to-year uncertainty they present for millions of Americans," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/10/peterson-foundation-statement-on-build-back-better-framework

Press Releases & Statements

Nov 2, 2017

Peterson Foundation Statement on House Tax Bill

"Passing a bill to our kids is not the right way to pass a bill. This legislation is an example of fiscal irresponsibility," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-house-tax-bill

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 7, 2022

As National Debt Surpasses $29 Trillion, Voters Remain Highly Concerned about America’s Fiscal Outlook

At the start of 2022 with a record $29 trillion in national debt, U.S. voters of all stripes are growing more concerned about America’s unsustainable federal budget outlook, according to the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s newest monthly index.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/12/fci-press-release

Analysis



Jul 12, 2010

Why Defense Matters For Deficit Reduction

The United States, by far, spends the greatest amount on military (in nominal terms) than any other country.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/why-defense-matters-for-deficit-reduction

Explainers



Jun 21, 2019

Understanding Complex Budget Terms and Processes: What Are Discretionary Spending Caps?

There is one cap for national defense and another cap for non-defense programs.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/understanding-complex-budget-terms-and-processes-and-why-they-matter/what-are-discretionary-spending-caps

Blog Posts

Oct 31, 2018

Both Parties Can Pick Up Late Support by Addressing the National Debt

Seven in ten voters from across the political spectrum say the record national debt will be an important factor in their vote in next week's Midterm Elections.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/10/both-parties-can-pick-up-late-support-by-addressing-the-national-debt

Blog Posts

Apr 23, 2018

President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: A Closer Look

Economists generally agree that public investment in infrastructure has a positive effect on productivity, and therefore on gross domestic product.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/04/president-trumps-infrastructure-plan-a-closer-look