Ernie Fletcher on Budget & Economy

Republican Governor; (previously U.S. Representative, KY-6)

Supports Balanced Budget Amendment

Q: Do you support amending the U.S. Constitution to require an annual balanced federal budget?

A: Yes.

Q: Indicate how you would apply the expected federal budget surplus.

A: Social Security 1st, Medicare 2nd, tax cuts & debt. red. 3rd.

Source: 1998 Congressional National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 1998

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