Issue Position: Reigning in our Debt and Cutting Deficit Spending

Issue Position

In 1798, Thomas Jefferson wrote, "I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our Constitution. I would be willing to depend on that alone for the reduction of the administration of our government; I mean an additional article taking from the Federal Government the power of borrowing."

Our massive federal spending and monstrous debt is directly related to the rampant growth of the federal government. While defense of our nation is the primary role of the federal government, it is only a small fraction of government expenditures. To maintain the massive government growth and size of federal departments and agencies, Congress has continued to go deeper in debt.

The majority of Americans agree, that reducing our deficit spending and reigning in our national debt must be a priority of Congress and the President

In just over three years in Congress, Barry has aggressively taken on the task of cutting the scope and size of government and worked on reigning in excessive and wasteful spending. That's why Citizens Against Government Waste named Barry a "Taxpayer Super Hero," for his relentless efforts to cut wasteful spending.

Barry has also worked with members of both the U.S. House and Senate to introduce a Balanced Budget Amendment requiring Congress to Balance the Federal Budget. The Loudermilk Balanced Budget Amendment (H.J. Res 29) requires Congress to balance the federal budget, limits spending to 18% of GDP, and rolls all federal revenues under Congressional control.

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