Today, Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) voted in support of the joint Congressional balanced budget resolution, the Congressional budget for the coming year. The budget balances within 10 years, does not raise taxes, strengthens our national defense, strengthens Medicare, and stops the federal government’s out of control spending.
“As I have said before, I believe that our national debt is the single biggest threat to our national security and, unchecked, threatens to leave future generations to a life indebted to other countries,” Carter said. “This is the first joint 10-year balanced budget since 2001 and I am proud that Washington is finally taking a cue from hard working families, small businesses, and states, counties, and municipalities, and learning to balance a budget.”
“Similar to the House budget I supported earlier this year, the joint budget resolution provides the foundation for a strong economy, works to keep our nation safe, and saves vital programs like Medicare. Hardworking Georgians deserve a Congress that delivers results, and this budget is the blueprint that will create a better America for our children and grandchildren.”
Key provisions of the joint Congressional balanced budget resolution include:
Balancing the Budget within 10 years without Raising Taxes
$5 Trillion Plus in Savings
Repealing Obamacare to Start Over with Patient-Centered Reforms
$400 Billion in Additional Economic Growth Over the Next 10 Years, According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Providing for a Strong National Defense
1.2 Million Additional Jobs Over the Next 10 years, Based on CBO Data
Strengthening Medicare
Providing the foundation for a strong economy
Improving Efficiency, Effectiveness & Accountability of Government
