Unfortunately, while the Path to Prosperity passed the House two times, the Senate refused to work with us.

Business owners in my district know that today's deficit spending will have to be paid for with tomorrow's tax increases.

But while the businesses in my district are doing their part and growing and creating jobs, the Federal Government seems more interested in putting up roadblocks to achievement than acting as a partner in ensuring their success.

Since arriving to Congress I have twice supported Chairman Ryan's budgetary proposal, commonly referred to as the Path to Prosperity.

I advocate we adopt a zero-based budgeting process.

Balancing the budget should be the number one priority of every Congress, especially the 113th.

We want to make sure, as Susan said, that most of the money, 60 to 65 percent be used for training.

Our proposal is that primary care visits in Medicare Advantage and in Medicare should be free.

As you might expect, Mr. McDermott, beneficiaries went to the doctor less often.

Budget Committee chair Rep. Paul Ryan frequently uses consolidation as justification for cutting funding for WIA and other workforce programs in his proposed federal budgets.

I believe, Madame Chair, that we should eliminate the middlemen again.