Issue Position: Government Reform and Accountability

Issue Position

Barry believes that our government is one of the people, by the people, and for the people -- not a people who serve the government. Our government was designed to be small in size, limited in scope, and its primary role is to protect the rights endowed to us by God. Over the past several years, our federal government has grown in both size and scope, and is now intruding in basically every aspect of our lives. This rampant growth in federal government has weakened our state and local governments, and the cost of this massive government is unsustainable -- and is what has led to a $21 trillion debt. That's why Barry has been a persistent advocate for individual liberty, personal responsibility and government accountability at all levels.

Barry believes that there shouldn't be two standards in America, one for the regular citizen and another for those in government. Working with the White House, and other members of Congress, Barry has been at the forefront of reigning in the overgrown federal government, exposing corruption, and holding government bureaucrats accountable.

Barry also believes in America's workforce, and that it is the hardworking men and women of this country who are the strength of our economy. He believes everyone should be held responsible for their actions, and those who have positions in the federal government shouldn't be given special treatment or held to a different standard for misconduct or poor performance. That's why Barry authored the MERIT Act, which would hold government employees accountable to the same laws and standards as the rest of America's workforce.

Trust in the federal government is at its lowest in the history of our country. Much of this is due to the way bureaucrats treat citizens who must deal with one of the numerous government agencies. Whether it's the Veterans Administration, the IRS, or the Social Security Administration, most Americans are frustrated by the slow response, lack of respect, and inconsiderate treatment. That's why Barry has authored a bill to establish a set of standards for all agencies -- to ensure that when citizens have to deal with the government, they are given prompt and courteous customer service.

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