Why the Budget Isn’t More of an Issue This Year
Roll Call Contributing Writer
You have to ask yourself why the budget isn’t being discussed more often in this year’s election. All polls show the economy as the No. 1 issue for most voters, and federal spending accounts for more than one-fifth of the economy. Federal taxing creates even more economic activity. On that basis alone, shouldn’t the budget be a big part of whatever political discussion is taking place in an election year? Shouldn’t voters be demanding to hear more?
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