Each and every dollar the federal government spends represents the hard work of our American taxpayers. This is your money, and the government owes it to you to spend it wisely. Furthermore, we must continue to pursue common-sense reforms such as “rainy day spending,” sunsetting provisions, and increased transparency for earmarks. We have already passed legislation in the House which promotes each one of these reforms, representing important victories for the American taxpayer. Now we must remain focused and work together to continue to improve the way in which our government manages our taxpayers dollars.

With significant economic concerns facing this nation, Congress needs to lower taxes and rein in wasteful spending. The radical and reckless spending in Washington is out of control and the American people are being left behind. American families have to live within their means, and so should the federal government.

Controlling government spending and creating a realistic budget are at the top of my priority list as your elected representative. I will continue to fight for fiscal discipline within the halls of Congress so that our children and grandchildren will not be burdened by this generation’s fiscal irresponsibility.