Joe Crowley: “that's why Democrats are trying to be responsible and we implemented the pay-as-you-go principles, meaning all new tax…”

“that's why Democrats are trying to be responsible and we implemented the pay-as-you-go principles, meaning all new tax cuts and new spending increases need to be paid for as we move forward. In regards to the health savings account, I really don't understand the opposition here. What we're simply asking for is accountability. We know that health savings accounts have been spent for country club membership, massage parlors, women's lingerie shops, casinos and gambling, dating and escort services. Let's really put this all in perspective. What we're talking about is accountability in health savings accounts. We're not saying they shouldn't be used for health purposes, but they should be held accountable. People right now, hardworking, honest, faith-loving Americans that want to donate to a charity or to their church with after-tax payments have to account for that charitable contribution before they can take a tax deduction. When it comes to health savings accounts, there is not that requirement. And we're talking about pretax dollars on health savings accounts. There's something wrong here. I wish my Republican colleagues would better understand it. It's simply absurd that they don't support simple accountability.”