Require a balanced federal budget

Fleischmann supports a constitutional amendment prohibiting the federal government from spending more each year than it collects. He also calls for clear legislation to hold the federal government accountable for abuse, fraud, and waste.

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a constitutional amendment is needed in order to force Congress to live within its means

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Issues - Chuck Fleischmann for Congress

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