Burg Simpson Attorney Appointed By President Obama to Co-Chair National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

DENVER, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. is pleased to announce that the Hon. Alan K. Simpson, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to co-chair a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. Mr. Simpson, a former Republican Senate Whip will lead the 18 member panel alongside former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles.

The Commission is charged with identifying policies to improve the fiscal situation in the medium term and to achieve fiscal sustainability over the long run. Specifically, the Commission is tasked with providing recommendations designed to balance the budget, excluding interest payments on the debt, by 2015.

Speaking of his appointment, Mr. Simpson said, "We find ourselves in a difficult fiscal situation that is unsustainable.  Whatever the results of our work, the American people will know about a lot more where we are headed with an honest appraisal of our situation and the courage to do something about it.  I am pleased to accept this difficult role and eager to work with Erskine and the members of the Commission."

"Al is one of the last true patriots. He doesn't let partisanship get in the way of what's best for America.  We are enormously proud of this appointment and know that Al's service will always be in the best interest of the country," said Michael Burg, Founder and Shareholder of the firm.

Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine, P.C. is a high-profile trial law firm comprised of some of the nation's most recognized attorneys. From offices in Colorado, Wyoming and Ohio the firm represents a wide variety of clients in personal injury, commercial litigation, products liability, class actions/mass tort, medical malpractice and employment issues.

SOURCE Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C.

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