MI Congressional representatives, past and present: on Budget & Economy


Jack Bergman: Balanced budget amendment to the Constitution

Every Michigander knows that freedom leads to prosperity. We need streamlined regulations that help create jobs and economic growth. A less cumbersome regulatory system will mean higher wages for workers across our congressional district and more opportunity for all.

Our debt is over $19 trillion, and we owe a substantial portion of that to China. Our children and grandchildren will be saddled with a bill that will lead to a worsened standard of living. That is not acceptable and why I support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. The president and Congress should not be allowed to spend away our future because they are afraid to make difficult decisions today.

The next Congress must implement zero-based budgeting so that the Federal Government can begin to get its fiscal house in order. That's why I have made zero-based budgeting a central part of my campaign.

Source: 2016 Michigan House campaign website BergmanForCongress.com Nov 8, 2016

Dave Trott: Rein in out-of-control federal spending

With Washington borrowing nearly 40 cents of every dollar it spends, Dave is a committed to reining in out-of-control federal spending. Dave isn't another politician who just talks the talk; he cut his teeth in the private sector, he walks the walk. With more than 30 years of experience in balancing budgets and growing businesses, Dave knows that Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.
Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, TrottForCongress.com Nov 4, 2014

Mike Bishop: Overregulation & red tape stifle job growth & stall economy

Mike Bishop is a life-long conservative leader with the record to prove it. Mike Bishop has led by supporting: more than $1billion in budget cuts, lower taxes, right-to-work, part-time legislature, reduced pay for public officials, 2nd amendment rights including co-sponsoring 'shall carry' CPL laws; pro-life legislation including a 100% pro-life record. Mike Bishop received the MIRS most conservative legislator of the year award notwithstanding being Majority Leader.

Strengthening our nation's economy is the top priority for Mike. The Obama administration has used the tax code, overregulation, and red tape to stifle job growth and stall our economy. Mike Bishop will help develop policies that will promote job growth and jumpstart our economy.

Source: 2014 Michigan House campaign website, ElectMikeBishop.com Nov 4, 2014

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