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Wilson Disappointed By Defeat of the Balanced Budget Amendment

November 18, 2011
Press Release
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement after today's vote on the Balanced Budget Amendment:
"Earlier today, Congress voted on a Balanced Budget Amendment, an amendment to the Constitution that would bring accountability and fiscal responsibility back to the federal government. Under the current President, our national debt has increased at thirty-four percent and grown to almost $15 trillion dollars while our unemployment rate has remained over eight percent for two years. With the federal government borrowing forty-two cents for every dollar it spends, it is past the time to take action for a balanced budget.
"A majority of Americans are supportive of a Balanced Budget Amendment. I am disappointed that Democrats chose to oppose this commonsense reform which would put a stop to Washington's out of control spending."
Issues:Economy and Jobs