Long-term fiscal outlook : action is needed to avoid the possibility of a serious economic disruption in the future : testimony before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate / statement of David M. Walker.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Walker, David M. (David Michael), 1951-

Contributor:

United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Budget

United States. Government Accountability Office

Series:

Testimony ; GAO-08-411 T.

Testimony ; GAO-08-411 T

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Budget--United States--Forecasting.

Budget.

Fiscal policy--United States.

Fiscal policy.

United States--Appropriations and expenditures.

United States.

Budget--Forecasting.

Expenditures, Public.

Physical Description:

17 pages : digital, PDF file.

Other Title:

Action is needed to avoid the possibility of a serious economic disruption in the future

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]

Summary:

GAO has for many years warned that our nation is on an imprudent and unsustainable fiscal path. During the past 3 years, the Comptroller General has traveled to 25 states as part of the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour. Members of this diverse group of policy experts agree that finding solutions to the nation's long-term fiscal challenge will require bipartisan cooperation, a willingness to discuss all options, and the courage to make tough choices. At the request of Chairman Conrad and Senator Gregg, the Comptroller General discussed the long-term fiscal outlook, our nation's huge health care challenge, and the shrinking window of opportunity for action.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Feb. 20, 2008).

"For release ... January 29, 2008."

Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

197118776