Issue Position: Budget and the Economy

Issue Position

Regulations, reckless government spending, a complex tax system, the highest corporate income tax rate in the world, and loose monetary policy by the Federal Reserve have all contributed to a sluggish economy and concerns regarding the future prosperity of America.

If American families are expected to spend within their means, then the government should as well. The elites in Washington have allowed our national debt to balloon to $18 trillion--$55,000 per American--with no decrease in sight. This is unacceptable.

For America to remain an economic superpower, it is critical that we slash back the regulations, reduce spending, return to sound monetary policy, and lessen the tax burden facing families. We can start by passing a balanced budget. It's been more than a decade since Congress passed a proper balanced budget. This failure, coupled with a skyrocketing national debt, has our country on an unsustainable path.

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