Press Releases & Statements
Feb 5, 2013
Statement on Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook
Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on the Congressional Budget Office's budget and economic outlook.
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Analysis
Jul 13, 2016
CBO: Long-Term Budget Outlook Worse than Last Year
The long-term budget outlook has deteriorated significantly since last year, when CBO projected debt would reach 111% of GDP in 30 years under current law.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2016/07/cbo-long-term-budget-outlook-worse-than-last-year
Press Releases & Statements
May 31, 2017
Fiscal Confidence Index Results for May 2017; FCI Value: 54
With the Administration unveiling the president’s budget plan this month and lawmakers on Capitol Hill considering major pieces of legislation that would affect the country’s fiscal outlook, voters remain concerned about the national debt and the fiscal well-being of the country.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/05/fci-press-release
Blog Posts
Sep 4, 2018
With Election Looming, Congress Returns to Full Agenda
Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate return to Washington to face a number of important policy decisions and deadlines.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/09/with-election-looming-congress-returns-to-full-agenda
Press Releases & Statements
Oct 15, 2018
Peterson Foundation Statement on 2018 Deficit of $779 Billion
“As troubling as this year’s deficit is, it’s just the beginning of large and growing deficits as far as the eye can see," Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 28, 2013
August FCI: Voters Maintain Negative Attitudes on National Debt
For the ninth consecutive month, American citizens remain extremely concerned about our nation’s fiscal challenges, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest Fiscal Confidence Index.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/08/fci-press-release
Analysis
Aug 19, 2015
Analysis: 2015 GAO Fiscal Outlook
National debt could climb from 74% of GDP in 2014 to 166% of GDP in 2039.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/gao-sends-clear-warning-long-term-debt-is-on-an-unsustainable-path
Explainers
Sep 28, 2013
Taxes | PGPF Fiscal Issue Primers
Each year, some of the revenue the federal government collects comes from various taxes. In 2012, taxpayers paid almost $2.5 trillion, which the government used to partially fund $3.5 trillion worth of spending on Social Security, health care, and other programs in areas such as defense and education. The remainder of spending was funded through deficits.
Grants
May 1, 2012
Reframing National Defense Strategy
The Peterson Foundation has joined with the Henry L. Stimson Center to gather distinguished national security experts to begin working on a new defense strategy for the U.S.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/grants/reframing-national-defense-strategy
Programs & Projects
Mar 15, 2019
Race, Gender, and Money in Politics: Campaign Finance and Federal Candidates in the 2018 Midterms
This project explores issues of race and identity by studying how multiracial legislators view the relationship between their racial backgrounds and their legislative duties. The findings from this research will provide insight into the future political representation of minority communities.