

Jim de Bree | Are There Any Deficit Hawks?
Our national debt has increased exponentially over the past quarter-century. Many in Congress, particularly Republicans, claim to be deficit hawks who stress the importance of controlling the budget and reducing our national debt. In 1990, Congress implemented the pay-as-you-go rule (PAYGO), which generally requires Congress to offset legislative spending increases or revenue reductions (AKA tax cuts) by reducing other spending