Issue Position: Fiscal Policy

Issue Position

Our nation is more than $22 trillion in the red and we cannot afford to leave our children and grandchildren with a legacy of debt. I have constantly reminded Washington that the citizens of the 15th District of Pennsylvania are fed up. We have a moral obligation to ensure that future generations are not saddled with the burden of debt, which will keep them from opportunity and the ability to recognize their dreams. We did not get in this position overnight, it was a failure of leadership from Washington, and it will not be fixed immediately.

However, in January 2014, we first reached a significant milestone by restoring a responsible path to fiscal policy when I worked alongside of my colleagues to reduce discretionary spending to pre-2008 levels. While this is a good start, we must continue towards further eliminating wasteful spending, increasing government efficiency, and ensuring the promises made to our seniors and veterans can continue for generations to come.

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