John Cornyn actually said...

isn't it true that about 97 percent of the income taxes that are paid in America today are paid by the top 50 percent of income earners?

We need to find ways to grow the economy, primarily by encouraging the private sector to invest and to expand businesses and create jobs.

Assuming the Federal Government spends $3.7 trillion but only receives $2.2 trillion in revenue, that leaves an annual deficit of $1.5 trill...

the Federal Government does have a relatively small role, 10 percent of spending, in K-12 education.