The nation's fiscal issues will be discussed in a two-hour symposium from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the auditorium of the Capitol.

Speakers include U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, Virginia 's U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, retired U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming, and Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Budget.

The symposium is sponsored by the University of Idaho's McClure Center for Public Policy Research. The event is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, go to www.uirsvp.com.

The event will be streamed live on the Idaho Legislature website.