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