I.O.U.S.A.: Solutions Premieres on CNN
I.O.U.S.A.: Solutions Premieres on CNN
The award-winning documentary I.O.U.S.A. opened up America’s eyes to the consequences of our nation’s debt and the need for our government to show more fiscal responsibility. Now that more Americans and elected officials are aware of our fiscal challenges, the producers of I.O.U.S.A. created I.O.U.S.A.: Solutions, a follow-up special that is premiering on CNN this weekend. This special will focus on solutions to the fiscal crisis and it will feature new footage from the producers of I.O.U.S.A. and a panel discussion with experts from a variety of viewpoints, spanning across generations.
Watch the World Premiere of I.O.U.S.A.: Solutions on CNN
Saturday, April 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m. EST or Sunday, April 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m. EST
Featured Panelists Include:
- Peter G. Peterson, Founder and Chairman,
Peter G. Peterson Foundation - David Walker, President & CEO, Peter G.
Peterson Foundation - Sen. Bill Bradley
- Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee
for a Responsible Federal Budget - Amy Holmes, political contributor for CNN
- Joe Johns, CNN Congressional Correspondent
- Diane Lim Rodgers, Chief Economist,
Concord Coalition - Jeanne Sahadi, senior writer
and columnist for CNNMoney.com
Further Reading
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Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Could Be Exhausted In 8 Years
Without reform, Medicare spending will continue to rise over the coming years — threatening the HI Trust Fund and placing immense pressure on the federal budget.