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New Fiscal Security Project Launches Today

Will Respond to Pew-Peterson Budget Commission Recommendations

WASHINGTON

The Century Foundation, Demos and the Economic Policy Institute launch "Our Fiscal Security" today, a partnership that will present a new framework for thinking about the federal budget. The project launches one day before the Pew-Peterson Commission on Budget Reform publishes its recommendations.

Our Fiscal Security promotes a budget path that balances fiscal responsibility with priorities designed to strengthen the American economy. The partners believe that the foundation of that strength-a secure and growing middle class-is being tested by falling incomes, lost wealth, high unemployment and record foreclosures. Rather than making the choices necessary to reestablish a solid economic foundation, some politicians are succumbing to a slash-and-burn approach to the federal budget.

Our Fiscal Security has created a one-stop shop for progressive economic analysis and leadership on fiscal priorities, www.ourfiscalsecurity.org, which features extensive commentary, research and analysis on crucial budget issues, including tax policy, public investment, healthcare spending and economic recovery. Visitors to the website will find three provocative videos that expose the scare tactics used to drive the current discourse about Social Security and our long-term fiscal outlook. They can also sign on to a statement of principles outlining a "responsible path to recovery and prosperity":

  • Jobs First
  • Invest In America
  • Protect Social Security
  • Fix The Real Problem: Health Care Costs
  • No More Tax Cuts For The Wealthiest
  • Reward Work, Not Just Wealth
  • Hold Wall Street Accountable

The partnership will develop on-going research and analysis, provide expert commentary and produce reports. In November, the partnership will publish a detailed fiscal blueprint to establish a policy agenda for a sustainable recovery, as well as an animated video that will explain, in lay terms, how the fiscal outlook has deteriorated-and how we can stimulate job growth without cutting essential programs.


Our Fiscal Security experts will be available for analysis and commentary about the Pew Peterson Commission report.
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:
The Century Foundation: Christy Hicks212-452-7723,
Demos: Tim Rusch, 212-389-1407
EPI: Phoebe Silag, 202-331-5546 or Karen Conner, 202-331-5542

EPI is an independent, nonprofit think tank that researches the impact of economic trends and policies on working people in the United States. EPI's research helps policymakers, opinion leaders, advocates, journalists, and the public understand the bread-and-butter issues affecting ordinary Americans.

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