Chris Van Hollen actually said...

at some point in time, we have to stop deferring maintenance and actually have to try and restore this Capitol.

we would always prefer more than one-third, but the answer to your question is, yes, we have been treated fairly.

What I would ask the committee to consider is that the Budget Committee not be penalized for its history of frugality.

the PAYGO rule that has been in effect during different periods has played a useful, even though limited, role in trying to prevent the defi...