class exposures falling outside of other funds' mandates. The firm was founded in 1985 by Stephen A. Schwarzman, its current Chairman and CEO, and Peter G. Peterson (who retired from the firm in 2008). Hamilton E. "Tony" James serves as Blackstonc's President and Chief Operating Officer and J. Tomilson Hill serv

wledge the problem — some 80% of Americans believe ‘dealing with our growing budget deficit and national debt’ is a national priority, according to a Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey in 11/09; 2) Examine past errors — People need clear descriptions and analysis to understand how the US arrived at its current fin

nancial Conundrum & Math Problem? While a hefty 80% of Americans indicate balancing the budget should be one of the country’s top priorities, per a Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey in 11/09... ...only 12% of Americans support cutting spending on Medicare or Social Security, per a Pew Research Center survey, 2/