In some instances it makes good economic sense to run a short-term deficit. But consistent and growing deficits and national debt can hurt the economy. Our Constitution mandates that Congress pass a federal budget every year. It is up to Congress to cut spending and raise revenue in order to stop running a deficit year after year. Over the next few years, lawmakers must begin reducing the national debt and put in place a credible long-term plan to keep the federal budget in balance.
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February 6, 2013
Dear Member of Congress,
On behalf of the undersigned organizations and... 
February 5, 2013
CONTACTS:
Steve Ellis, 202-546-8500 ext... 
Oil and gas companies continue to boast substantial profits while reaping billions in taxpayer-backed subsidies. As of February 1st, four... 
This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed what taxpayers have feared for months. After tallying losses from last year’s... 
Taxpayers for Common Sense sent a joint letter today urging Congress to reject a five-year farm bill as part of a deficit reduction package.... -75x66.jpg)
At the 11th hour lawmakers and the White House agreed to a deal on the fiscal cliff. While the deal was crafted to address urgent tax hikes... 
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The just-passed MAP-21 (transportation omnibus) is paid for! It reduces the debt over 10 years!
By $16.3 billion,if CBO is to be... 
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are trying to take advantage of the drought crisis to foist a trillion-dollar farm bill on... 
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