U.S. Senator George LeMieux Joins The Concord Coalition and The Peter G. Peterson Foundation at 'Fiscal Solutions Forum'

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Aug 10, 2010, 02:16 ET

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL), along with The Concord Coalition and The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, will engage in a timely and educational discussion about possible solutions to America's long term budget challenges. Participants will hear from Senator LeMieux and non-partisan federal budget experts including former U.S. Comptroller General David M. Walker (currently the CEO of the Peterson Foundation) and Concord Coalition Executive Director Robert L. Bixby.

The panel of nationally recognized experts will outline the magnitude of the fiscal challenge, explain the consequences of doing nothing and describe a range of realistic solutions. They will also answer questions from the audience. This event is free and open to the public and members of the news media.

Audience seating is limited. Members of the general public wishing to attend are encouraged to RSVP by email to [email protected], or by calling Christa Bailey-Allen, at 866.630.7106 (toll free in Florida).

ORLANDO
WHAT:	The Fiscal Solutions Forum
WHEN:	Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 @ 11:00AM
WHERE:	University of Central Florida, Executive Development Center, Auditorium
	Pine Street at Orange Avenue

TAMPA
WHAT:	The Fiscal Solutions Forum
WHEN:	Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 @ 5:00PM
WHERE:	Stetson University Tampa Law Center, Smith Courtroom
	1700 North Tampa Street, Tampa

The Concord Coalition is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to balanced federal budgets and generationally responsible fiscal policy. Former U.S. Senators Warren B. Rudman (R-NH) and Bob Kerrey (D-NE) serve as Concord's co-chairs and former Secretary of Commerce Peter G. Peterson serves as president.

CONTACT: Steve Winn (703) 254-7828, [email protected]

SOURCE The Concord Coalition