The federal deficit is disturbing, but Washington can print money. The states have to balance their budgets, and the total of shortfalls around the country is at $82 billion. Nobody wants to raise taxes, and even massive cuts aren't likely to make up the differences. As we've just heard, bankruptcy has been suggested.
Should States Declare Bankruptcy?
Credits
Guests:
- Matthew Murray - Professor of Economics, University of Tennessee
- Bruce Cain - University of California Washington Center
- Ray Long - Illinois Statehouse Reporter, Chicago Tribune
- Emily Ramshaw - Assistant Managing Editor, Texas Tribune
- John Weingart - Associate Director, Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics