Publication
3 Aug 2011
One of the most persistent political issues facing Congress in recent decades is whether to require that the budget of the United States be in balance. Although a balanced federal budget has long been held as a political ideal, the accumulation of large deficits in recent years has heightened concern that some action to require a balance between revenues and expenditures may be necessary. This report provides an overview of the issues and options that have been raised during prior consideration of proposals for a balanced budget constitutional amendment.
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Author | James V Saturno, Megan Suzanne Lynch |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |