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Would use zero-based budgeting for federal spending
Fischbach supports starting the federal budget at zero rather than adjusting existing spending levels. Under this approach, each department would have to justify the effectiveness of its programs to continue receiving funding. She says the approach would improve transparency and accountability in federal spending.
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In their own words
Each department would need to justify the effectiveness of its programs in order to continue to receive funding for them.
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Retrieved: 11/10/2026