Budget and Fiscal Issues
The federal government spends six million dollars a minute, each minute, every day of the year. This unfettered spending costs each American family over $23,000 a year. Federal government spending is out of control, and it is the responsibility of Congress to fix the problem. If federal spending is not reigned in, we will find it more and more difficult to avoid the looming financial crisis posed by the retirement of the Baby Boomers and the tens of trillions of dollars in unfunded liabilities their future government benefits represent.
That’s why during the FY2008 appropriations process, and in my first year in Congress, I stood on the House floor to offer a series of “fiscal discipline amendments” to hold the line on runaway federal spending.
I will continue seeking to instill fiscal sanity in government, so that we will be able to keep our promises to retirees while providing a sound future for our children and grandchildren.
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"It's time to do what the American people sent us here to do: reform the tax code so everyday Americans can keep more of their hard-earned money. Today's budget vote opens the door to tax reform, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to lower rates, simplify the tax code and encourage economic growth. It's time to keep our promise."
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VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupL84ViPf8&feature=youtu.be
HIGHLIGHTS from Rep. Jordan's comments:
Of the legislation, Rep. Jordan said:
Americans are, on average, wealthier, healthier, and better-educated than we ever have been. We've made huge strides in civil rights and racial equality. We have access to technology that would have awed past generations.
But fundamentally, our culture and way of life has undergone some changes that are not necessarily positive.
"Finally we have a president who presents a pathway to a balanced budget. This budget provides much-needed increases in spending for our military while also reforming our welfare system by incentivizing work for able-bodied adults. The ball is now in the House's court to write a budget that is fiscally responsible and reflects the priorities of American families and taxpayers, which President Trump has recognized."
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WHAT: POLITICO Playbook live interview with Freedom Caucus members
WHEN: Thursday, April 6 – doors open at 8 a.m., interview at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: W Hotel (515 15th St., NW)
On the Mexico City Policy: