(From Seventh District Congressman Eric Burlison)Since 1997, Congress has failed to pass all 12 appropriations bills on time—a glaring display of dysfunction.
This recurring failure forces last-minute spending battles where government shutdowns and holidays away from family are weaponized for political theater. In these chaotic negotiations, fiscal responsibility takes a backseat, allowing wasteful pork-barrel projects to thrive, further bloating our unsustainable $36+ trillion national debt. This is not governance; it’s recklessness. I ran for Congress to fight this culture of irresponsibility. I will not cave to these destructive habits.
At the beginning of this week, DOGE and the American people played a critical role in defeating the proposed 1,547-page omnibus bill. The collective outcry led to significant pressure on legislators. The moment showcased the immense power of collective civic engagement in holding Congress accountable and shaping legislative decisions.
When citizens stand together and make their voices heard, they remind their representatives who we truly serve—the people.
And while the second version of the so-called “CR” was much shorter – 116 pages – I could not vote for it because it would increase our debt ceiling for two years and add at the very least $4 trillion to our national debt. In addition, it included over $100 billion in unpaid expenditures.
And while the second version of the so-called “CR” was much shorter – 116 pages – I could not vote for it because it would increase our debt ceiling for two years and add at the very least $4 trillion to our national debt. In addition, it included over $100 billion in unpaid expenditures.
While the third version of this spending bill excluded the debt ceiling increase, it still would add hundreds of billions to our debt and continue Nancy Pelosi-level spending. I ran on fiscal responsibility and could not vote for any version of this bill. For far too long, Congress has been saddling current and future generations with immense debt. It’s not only irresponsible but immoral, and we need more members of Congress to stand up to this fiscal insanity.
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I look forward to seeing Representative Burlison "stand up to the insanity" of increasing the national debt when President Trump and his GOP cohorts clamor for tax cuts for their affluent donors and corporations.
I saw a piece on Amanpour & Co on Dec 20, 2024, about Trump's plan to have the US Government Treasury buy cryptocurrency as a "strategic reserve" with prospects of spending over $100 billion, and that's if the price doesn't go up from its current $100,000 per each bitcoin. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/12/14/trump-confirms-bitcoin-reserve-plans-15-trillion-price-boom-predicted/
Oh, yes. We will need Representative Burlison's fiscal restraint when he is expected to fall into line with these Trump/GOP promises. Let's all watch and see how he votes.
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