In an effort to foster greater discussion on the nation's long-term fiscal challenges during the 2012 election campaign season, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, sponsored "Fiscal Thursday" at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
Held at a critical moment during the campaign, and amid growing concern about the economic consequences of the impending "fiscal cliff," "Fiscal Thursday" brought together policy experts and political, business, and civic leaders to discuss the implications of America's fiscal challenges for the economy and the election.
Video shown on-site during the Peter G. Peterson Foundation/Bloomberg LP "Fiscal Thursday" panel events at the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
On Thursday, August 30th, 2012, top policymakers and the influencers they listen to were on hand to discuss the consequences and costs of America's national debt, and discuss and debate pragmatic solutions. This panel also examined how the public might be better educated about the debt, and how public pressure might break the partisan fiscal logjam in Washington.
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What impact does rising national debt have on business growth and innovation? Can business executives and other private sector leaders do more to draw attention to the issues and offer pragmatic solutions? Former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez joins Bloomberg's Robert Litan for a discussion moderated by Josh Tyrangiel.
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On Thursday, September 6th, 2012, top policymakers and the influencers they listen to were on hand to discuss the consequences and costs of America's national debt, and discuss and debate pragmatic solutions. This panel also examined how the public might be better educated about the debt, and how public pressure might break the partisan fiscal logjam in Washington.
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State and local political leaders discussed how the national debt impacts all levels of government and society. Moderated by Julianna Goldman, White House Correspondent for Bloomberg News.
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