Lubbock Times

Support for the House Budget Committee's ten-year balanced budget proposal, dubbed the "Reverse the Curse" budget, continues to gain momentum from various organizations across the country. The budget aims to reignite economic growth, cut deficit spending, and reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio without increasing taxes. Several stakeholders and budget watchdogs have voiced their support for the initiative.

Kurt Couchman from Americans for Prosperity emphasized the importance of the budget resolution as Congress' crucial first step towards holistic management of the federal budget. David Merrit of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association expressed gratitude for considering site-neutral reforms in the budget resolution blueprint for FY 2025.

Tom Schatz of Citizens Against Government Waste commended the House Budget Committee for its efforts to end spendthrift behavior and restore fiscal sanity in Washington. Romina Boccia from the Cato Institute praised the Committee and Chairman Jodey Arrington for igniting a critical conversation about building pathways for a more sustainable future and a prosperous economy.

Various other organizations, including the Consumer Energy Alliance, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Economic Policy Innovation Center, Federation for American Immigration Reform, Foundation for Government Accountability, FreedomWorks, and many more, also showed their support for the budget resolution.

The diverse range of organizations backing the initiative highlights the broad appeal and potential impact of the House Budget Committee's ten-year balanced budget proposal. The budget aims to address key fiscal challenges and set a course for long-term financial stability, drawing praise from stakeholders across different sectors and interests.