Poll Results
Should members of Congress be required to approve a balanced federal budget each year as a requirement to keep their job?
| 87.5% | Yes | |
| 12.5% | Undecided |
Comment: No debating this question by Tom
Comment: Anyone who does otherwise is setting the U.S. up for disaster. There can be disagreement on which budget, but each member should vote for a balanced budget. by Bob
Comment: How many million is Texas in Debt. Do the Math. We pay the Federal Gov't MORE than $389 BILLION. We don't get back what we pay in..perhaps that 'accounts' for our Debt??? Something to take a look at.http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/08/americas-fiscal-union by Diana
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