McConnell Statement on CBO Update
February 5, 2013
‘The Congressional Budget Office warns today that under current Obama Administration policy, the red ink will increase by another $10 trillion by 2023. Government spending is completely out of control and it’s past time for the President and Senate Democrats to drop their poll-tested gimmicks -- such as raising taxes on airplanes and energy production -- and join Republicans in seeking real solutions to control runaway spending and debt.’