Maya MacGuineas says public debt grows faster than economy ; this ca n't be sustained . She says soon U.S. faces a $ 7 billion cliff as fiscal policies kick in that could spark recession . She says candidates should be compelled in a debate to outline plans on cutting debt . MacGuineas : We ca n't be expected to win without specific , fact - checked information .
Maya MacGuineas says public debt growing faster than economy ; this ca n't be sustained . She says soon U.S. faces a $ 7 trillion cliff as fiscal policies kick in that could spark recession . She says candidates should be compelled in a debate to outline plans on cutting debt . MacGuineas : Voters ca n't be expected to choose without specific , fact-checked proposal .