Washington, March 27 -- Congressman Andy Biggs issued the following press release:
Washington Democrats just voted against the one rule every American family already lives by: a balanced budget. Last week, I brought my Balanced Budget Amendment to the House floor. It failed. Our national debt is $39 trillion and climbing.
My amendment would have forced Washington to live within its means by phasing in a simple requirement: Congress cannot spend more than it takes in.
Democrats used to support that idea. Last week only one voted yes. Let that sink in.
Opposing a balanced budget is not a noble disagreement. It is ignoring a crisis. Interest on the national debt already costs more than national defense. By midcentury interest payments a...