CBO Warns Fiscal Path is Unsustainable & Threatens Economic Growth
The outlook for the federal budget has worsened considerably since last year, according to a new report.
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The outlook for the federal budget has worsened considerably since last year, according to a new report.
America's economic future depends on policymakers’ willingness to agree on a plan that will put our nation on a sustainable fiscal course.
https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/a-brighter-economic-future
Building on work that began with the Foundation's Solutions Initiative last year, experts from the American Action Forum, the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Center for American Progress, the Economic Policy Institute and The Heritage Foundation have each composed specific plans to set the country on a more sustainable fiscal path, and set out their top priorities for the President and Congress.
Most notable and controversial among the reforms were movements to raise the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 by 2018, and the full retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/retirement-reform-in-france-2010
A bipartisan group of highly distinguished and respected leaders in defense, economic and national security policy have united once again to emphasize the fundamental link between America’s long-term fiscal health and our national security.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2016/05/cfns-press-release
“Instead of governing by crisis and brinksmanship, our leaders should work collaboratively to address the major structural challenges in our budget," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/12/peterson-foundation-statement-on-government-shutdown
The largest emergency response bill in history, the CARES Act allocates $2 trillion in emergency funding to provide relief to households, small and large businesses, states and municipalities, and healthcare providers, among others.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/whats-in-the-cares-act-heres-a-summary
Americans draw clear connections between our nation’s fiscal health and economic strength.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-fiscal-health-leads-to-economic-strength
Under the GAO’s most realistic fiscal scenario, debt held by the public will exceed 109 percent of GDP by 2020.
Peter G. Peterson releases a statement on President Obama's deficit reduction proposal to the "super committee."