Issue Position: Taxes and Fiscal Responsibility

Issue Position

Over the past seven years, Americans have watched as bad spending decisions made in Washington and economic ups and downs have erased a $127 billion budget surplus with a mounting budget deficit. Today our national debt is estimated to be over $8 trillion, with $1.3 trillion held by foreign countries--this is simply unacceptable.

I believe that that our government must be responsible with your tax dollars. In recent years, Congress has lost sight of this important responsibility, shifting the financial burden of today's spending decisions onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. As your congressman, I will work to restore fiscally responsible government and reduce deficit spending by supporting common-sense, pay-as-you-go budget enforcement.

Furthermore, I believe fair tax policy is critical for maintaining a healthy economy. I support responsible efforts to promote tax relief to help small businesses and middle class families and keep our economy healthy. That is why I voted for H.R. 976, The Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007, which provides assistance to local entrepreneurs and to family farmers invest in the equipment and resources they need to remain competitive in today's global economy. As your congressman, I will continue to promote responsible tax relief for those who need it.

For too long Congress has lost sight of its responsibility to be a good steward of your tax dollars. Just like Hoosier families must make decisions about what to buy and how to save, I believe our government needs to make the same kind of disciplined decisions and live within its means.

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