Barbara Radnofsky on Budget & Economy

Reduce deficit via pay-as-you-go

Budget Responsibility
• Save money
• $86 billion savings over 10 years by allowing mail-order prescriptions140
• Repeal $8.5 billion in subsidies over 5 years that energy companies say they don't need142
• Reduce the deficit
• Pay as you go
• Eliminate waste and the costs of corruption

Reduce the deficit & advocate fiscal responsibility

In just the past few years we have seen the federal budget move from record surpluses to astronomical deficits. I will be a strong advocate for fiscally responsible policies. It is irresponsible to continue on this reckless path.