David Walker on News Reports Stating White House and Congress Reach Deal on Fiscal Commission

Jan 19, 2010

"The announcement of an agreement to create a presidentially-appointed fiscal commission that will report to the Congress and be assured a vote on its recommendations is a major step toward putting our nation’s financial house in order while protecting our social safety net programs."

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