Expert to answer questions on debt-ceiling law at Newsmaker Oct. 14

As the possibility of a first-ever federal default looms closer, a respected authority will answer questions about the nation's controversial debt-ceiling law at a National Club Newsmaker event at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14.

Neil Buchanan, a professor at George Washington University Law School, will address questions about the law’s constitutionality and options available to President Obama and Congress in resolving the current debt-ceiling crisis.

Among the issues he will discuss:

What will happen if the government defaults on its obligations? Does President Obama have options under the several Constitutional arguments that have been reported regarding the debt- ceiling law? Will he have to challenge the law through the court system? How does the government shutdown change available options?

The Newsmaker is scheduled for the Zenger Room.