On June 26, thousands of Americans in dozens of cities across the US came together to find common ground on tough choices about our federal budget. Connected by live streaming video and polling software, we weighed-in on strategies to ensure a sustainable fiscal future and a strong economic recovery. [Learn More]

Who's Who

Kelly Rand, Host

Experts on Duty

Lori Metcalf, Subsidyscope, Pew Economic Policy Group
Ernie Tedeschni, Pew Fiscal Analysis Initiative, Pew Economic Policy Group
Josh Gordon, Concord Coalition
Emily Askew, Subsidyscope, Pew Economic Policy Group

Live Bloggers

Bryna Helfer, National Academy of Public Administration
Lois Fu, National Academy of Public Administration
Jeffrey Billman, Philadelphia City Paper
Patricia Sauthoff, New Mexico Independent

The Agenda

(All times are eastern standard time)
  • 10:30 - Doors Open
  • 11:30 - Local and National Welcome
  • 12:00 - Who Is Participating
  • 12:45 - Short Term Economic Recovery, Long Term Fiscal Challenges, and Our Values
  •  2:00 - Tough Choices Presentation and Discussion
  •  3:40 - Reflections on Tough Choices and Discussion
  •  4:45 - Message to Leaders and Next Steps
  •  5:30 - Final Remarks, Evaluation and Closing of Program
  •  6:00 - Close of Program