Deficits are back, the debt is rising, and the coming election is the last before the baby boom generation begins to retire. Tough policy choices will be needed to get the country back on track, yet politicians continue to postpone making them. This policy forum -- hosted by nine different organizations with varying perspectives -- explored and debated a number of possible options to help address these fiscal challenges before it is too late.

Sponsored By:
Brookings Institution
New America Foundation
Progressive Policy Institute
Urban Institute
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Concord Coalition
Committee on Economic Development
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Heritage Foundation