$40 trillion debt puts fiscal commission back in congressional spotlight
House Budget Committee members met offsite in Dallas to discuss creating a bipartisan commission to tackle the national debt and budget challenges.
Members of the House Budget Committee convened offsite Monday in Dallas, Texas, to discuss the possibility of forming a bipartisan fiscal commission focused on addressing the national debt and broader budget issues. The meeting brought renewed attention to the commission as lawmakers consider options to confront a $40 trillion debt.