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A Grassroots CoalitionWho we areThe Concord Coalition is a respected non-partisan source of information on the risks and consequences of a growing federal debt and unsustainable fiscal policies.We work around the country educating, engaging and empowering citizens to take action as fiscal lookouts.Learn MoreFiscal responsibilityWhat mattersIn Washington we encourage elected officials to work together to put the country on a more responsible path that will hold down the debt, foster economic growth and strengthen the nation. Learn MoreNeed to ActCurrent ProjectionsThe national debt, already quite high by historical standards, is projected to grow rapidly. The aging of the population and health care costs are driving up government spending and revenues are not projected to keep pace.Learn MoreWhat is your role?Get InvolvedAcross the country we present budget exercises, forums and other educational programs. We also engage volunteers to provide factual information and facilitate discussions in their communities, encourage local media coverage and press their elected officials to support budget reforms.Learn MorePreviousNext We advocate for smarter fiscal policy that will positively impact future generations of Americans Blog Post August Jobs Report: Focus on the Forest, Not the Nearest Tree Wednesday, September 09, 2020 The first Friday of every month is affectionately known in political circles as “Jobs Friday.” It’s when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Employment Situation Report – a comprehensive snapshot of labor market conditions in the previous month.   Special Publication The Case for Longer Work Lives Monday, August 03, 2020 By Richard Jackson, Global Aging InstituteWhen it comes to America’s aging challenge, it sometimes seems as if all of the possible policy responses involve painful tradeoffs between higher taxes and lower benefits.  While such tradeoffs are unavoidable, there is one response that could greatly mitigate the need for them.  We are talking about extending work lives. Blog Post COVID Spending Accelerates Budget Deterioration Thursday, September 03, 2020 This week, the Congressional Budget Office released its much-anticipated update to the 2020 budget baseline. The previous installment from CBO was published in March 2020, just ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the subsequent economic fallout, and prior to enactment of the four pandemic relief bills. Projected 2020 Deficit is Triple the Original Estimate A quarter-century of policy leadership Our founders announced The Concord Coalition under the debt clock in New York City.  The Concord Coalition, founded in 1992, is a non-partisan organization that advocates putting the national debt on a sustainable course and protecting future generations.Concord’s founders believed, like the Minutemen at Concord, that we have a moral obligation to leave the country better off for our children and grandchildren. Our founding co-chairs were former U.S. senators Paul E. Tsongas (D-Mass.) and Warren B. Rudman (R-N.H.). Former U.S. commerce secretary Peter G. Peterson was the founding president.Our current Board of Directors and regional advisory groups include former members of Congress and state legislatures, recognized experts on the federal budget, and business and civic leaders.Learn more about The Concord CoalitionThe national debt is already quite high by historical standards, and government projections show that it will continue to grow rapidly and to levels substantially higher than ever in history. The aging of the population and rising health care costs are driving up government spending and revenues are not projected to keep pace.The debt could rise even more rapidly if elected officials move forward with additional spending programs or tax cuts without “paying” for them through other budgetary changes. This debt growth will damage the economy, undermine our standard of living, and leave our children and future generations worse off. Procrastination only makes the problems more difficult to address. The sooner we deal with them, the better. Blog Post August Jobs Report: Focus on the Forest, Not the Nearest Tree Wednesday, September 09, 2020 The first Friday of every month is affectionately known in political circles as “Jobs Friday.” It’s when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its Employment Situation Report – a comprehensive snapshot of labor market conditions in the previous month.   1530 Wilson Blvd.; Suite 550 Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 894-6222

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The Concord Coalition, founded in 1992, is a non-partisan organization that advocates putting the national debt on a sustainable course and protecting future generations.

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