The budget amendment proposed by Republicans is nothing more than a gimmick to compensate for irresponsible spending-- It actually will prevent Congress from funding certain programs, especially in an emergency.https://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-blasts-hypocrisy-of-gop-balanced-budget-bill-weeks-after-tax …
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It’s astonishing that ‘the party of fiscal responsibility’ is pushing this proposal when debt is on track to overtake the size of our economy by 2028 and Congress has no plans to pass a budget this year.
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What we really need is a long-term budget that invests in programs that will help grow the economy. If we don't, we sacrifice flexibility, jobs, and opportunity for families and businesses. #FixTheDebt
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