The campaign, funded by billionaire Pete Peterson, released an ad and held an event at the National Press Club last week, where its supporters urged bipartisan cooperation to reduce the debt. Both came before the shutdown ended. "Outdated notions of cloakroom comity" run deep, notes Alec MacGillis.
Fix the Debt Rides Again
The American Prospect is nonprofit, reader-funded journalism—and we need your help.
Our reporters dig deep, hold power to account, and explain how policy shapes people’s lives. If you value independent journalism that goes beyond the headlines, now’s the time to support it.
Here’s how you can help:
• Donate to power fearless reporting
• Subscribe to get our print magazine 6x/year.
Every dollar funds our in-depth reporting.
Donate Now. Subscribe here.
