The Blaze: America has a spending problem Congress refuses to fix

The Blaze: America has a spending problem Congress refuses to fix

<span>The Blaze: America has a spending problem Congress refuses to fix</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p><a href="https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/america-has-a-spending-problem-congress-refuses-to-fix" data-entity-type="external">The Blaze</a></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>Cassie.Higdon@…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-27T15:31:43-04:00" title="Friday, March 27, 2026 - 15:31">Fri, 03/27/2026 - 15:31</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">March 27, 2026 </div>