The Budget and the Deficit

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The Budget and the Deficit

In depth look at President Bush's final budget, the projected deficit and tough choices facing Congress and the president as they begin the debate the state of the nation's finances.

In depth look at President Bush's final budget, the projected deficit and tough choices facing Congress and the president as they begin the debate the state of the nation's finances.

Guests

Jonathan Weisman

White House reporter for "The Wall Street Journal."

Brian Riedl

senior budget analyst,The Heritage Foundation

Maya MacGuineas

President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Director, Fiscal Policy Program at the New America Foundation

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA)

Member of the House Budget Committee and Assistant to the Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

Rep. John Campbell (R-CA)

Member of the House Budget Committee

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