Ann Wagner: “Every day families in Missouri's Second Congressional District create budgets, set priorities, and live within their…”

“Every day families in Missouri's Second Congressional District create budgets, set priorities, and live within their means. Yet Senate Democrats have failed to pass a budget in 4 years, and President Obama refuses to submit his budget on time to the American people. With our national debt now exceeding $16 trillion, our country is on an unsustainable path. That's why House Republicans released a plan that balances our budget in 10 years with smart reforms and cuts. This budget will cut wasteful spending, reform our broken Tax Code, protect and strengthen our national security, and repair our social safety net to make sure that these are strong and sustainable for future generations. In stark contrast, Senate Democrats introduced a budget that raises taxes by an additional $1 trillion, adds $4 trillion to our national debt, and sets a course that never ever balances the budget. Instead of raising taxes and taking more of your hard-earned money, it's time we start lifting up and fighting for nurses, teachers, carpenters, and shop owners, and stop growing government and giving away taxpayer bailouts that only result in less money in our pocket and a mortgaging of our children's future. ____________________”