Imagine being able to run your business or manage your household without a budget for a few years. It's nice if you can get someone else to keep paying your bills for you.
RSC Chairman Jim Jordan issued this statement today:
Senate Democrats should be embarrassed. It's been a staggering 750 days since they passed a budget, one of the most basic responsibilities of Congress.
The House has passed a budget that acknowledges America's debt crisis and sets us on a better path for future generations. With both the RSC's budget proposal and the budget approved by the House, Republicans have shown we're serious about tackling our country’s fiscal crisis while the Senate has kicked the can down the road for 750 days and counting. The American people have sent a clear message to Washington: the government needs to live within its means. It’s time for the Senate to do the same and pass a budget. And if they are unable to construct a budget of their own, “The Path to Prosperity” must be brought to a vote in the Senate.
If Senate Democrats can't do the job, they shouldn't have run for the office.
And Republican Policy Committee Chairman Tom Price said the following:
While Democrats may talk a lot about fiscal responsibility, their actions tell a far different story. For over two years, Senate Democrats have not bothered to even pass a budget – refusing to take the most basic first step to getting spending under control,” said Chairman Price. “This inaction demonstrates a complete disinterest on the part of Washington Democrats to do what is necessary to restore a positive environment for economic growth and job creation. Rather than exercising leadership, they have resorted to launching misleading and dishonest attacks on Republicans and our responsible proposals to avoid a spending-driven debt crisis. Senate Democrats ought to work with House Republicans on spending cuts and budget reforms because our nation cannot afford another two years of empty promises
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