Issue Position: Reduced Federal Spending

Issue Position

With $21 trillion in debt eclipsing our economy, we can and must reduce spending, which hasn't slowed down regardless of the party in power. That's because of how the Washington establishment -- "the swamp" -- operates. So I'll fight the return of earmarks, used in the past for back-room deal making to grease the skids in exchange for K Street cronyism. We also need the willpower to pass a balanced budget and refuse to increase the debt ceiling without meaningful spending reductions. Instead, Congress prefers to unilaterally disarm and hide in the corner from accusation of "government shutdown." This is unacceptable, and spending must be contained immediately. As a member of Congress, I will make reducing spending a top priority -- as it is the best method of making Washington far less important in our lives -- and breaking the back of the Washington establishment.

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