Citizens Ready to Face Nation's Fiscal Challenges

A new study from the Facing Up to the Nation's Finances initiative finds the American people are willing to consider sacrifices to address the federal budget. The real barrier, according to the Viewpoint Learning report, isn't resistance to tax increases or spending cuts; it's the public's skepticism that the government will use their money wisely. You can download a free copy, or read about the implications in our blog. Facing Up is a partnership between the Brookings Institution, the Concord Coalition, the Heritage Foundation, Public Agenda and Viewpoint Learning.