America Chooses A President and Congress. Now It's Their Turn To Make Some Choices
Over the next several weeks, as the President and Congress confront the "fiscal cliff," they will have a big opportunity to make the right choice.
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Over the next several weeks, as the President and Congress confront the "fiscal cliff," they will have a big opportunity to make the right choice.
With our economy in recovery, our debt rising unsustainably, and our nation still grappling with a devastating pandemic, America faces many critical questions for its future. Where do we go from here?
Last year, the U.S. deficit of $1.4 trillion or 9.9 percent of gross domestic product, was the largest since the end of World War II.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2009/04/the-us-faces-looming-fiscal-crisis
"The public has to be involved, educated, and understand the consequences of inaction. Legislators will not make difficult decisions unless their constituents see a need and reason to act," writes G. William Hoagland
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/fiscal-commissions-promises-and-disappointments
"A fiscal commission is most likely to succeed if the broader public is involved in the process," writes Sita Slavov.
"Too often in recent years, Washington has largely governed by crisis. No area better reflects the pressure of constant crisis than the federal budget," writes Leon E. Panetta
Unique Research Project from Peterson Foundation and Ford Foundation Convenes Authors of 31 New Papers Exploring America’s Most Significant Long-Term Challenges
"Establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission could be the first step towards breaking this fiscal deadlock and setting national priorities," writes Ben Ritz
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/setting-up-a-fiscal-commission-for-success
Projects to address testing, schooling mode impacts, misinformation and vaccine passports will receive $226,536 in research support from Peterson Foundation fund.
Most working Americans are subject to payroll taxes, which are usually deducted automatically from an employee’s paycheck. Employers are also often subject to these types of taxes.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-payroll-taxes