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Schweikert Intros Amendment to Require States’ Approval for Debt Increases

Jan 19, 2012 Comments Off by

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) introduced H.J.Res 99, theNational Debt Relief Amendment (NDRA). This constitutional amendment would require approval from a majority of states before Washington increases the federal debt level:

“Our national debt is more than a mind-blowing $15 trillion, which breaks …

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Rep. Gosar Votes Against Debt Ceiling Increase

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WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-01) voted to reject the President’s request to increase the federal debt ceiling by $1.2 trillion.

H. J. Res. 98, the second Debt Limit Resolution of Disapproval passed the House with a vote of 239-176. Congressman Gosar issued the …

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