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
Rising Interest Costs on the National Debt Are Crowding Out America’s Future
Growing interest costs on the national debt matter because of their effect both inside the federal budget as well as on the overall economy.
How Does the Capital Gains Tax Work, and What Are Some Proposed Reforms?
While the capital gains tax affects anyone selling a capital asset, higher-income individuals are typically subject to the tax more so than average Americans.
What Are the Consequences of a High and Rising National Debt?
The high and rising national debt harms the economy, makes life less affordable, and jeopardizes the economic prosperity of Americans.