Every minute, the United States’ financial burden increases by about $10 million.
To educate the public on why that burden needs attention, former U.S. Comptroller Gen. David Walker is on a bus tour across the United States.
As part of his Comeback America Initiative, Walker is currently leading the $10 Million a Minute bus tour through several states — including swing states such as North Carolina that are crucial to the presidential election.
The initiative is a non-partisan collaboration that promotes fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
The 34-day tour is focusing on reaching college students and community groups, said Christie Findlay, spokeswoman for the tour.
The bus tour will make two stops in North Carolina today, one at UNC’s Friday Center and the other at Elon University.
Walker hopes to draw attention to the nation’s current fiscal problems, while addressing solutions in an open, unbiased forum.
“The economy, jobs and our nation’s finances are by far the most important issues to be dealt with right now,” Walker said.
He said the fiscal stability of the United States is crucial to the success of the current and future job markets.