Congress said they would be responsible earlier this year when they passed the “Pay-Go” bill and President Obama signed it.  All of a sudden it seemed like maybe they had decided they had to live by a budget. However, their newfound sense of fiscal responsibility soon vanished when they found other “Special Purposes” they needed the money for. It just goes to show that talk is “Cheap” and “Actions” speak louder than words.

It is time to change the irresponsible legislative practices that exist in Washington by electing people who know the issues and will represent our interests. Talk is CHEAP! It’s time for congress to do more than “talk-the-talk”, they need to “walk-the-walk” and do more than make false promises.

I believe in personal and fiscal responsibility, accountability, and having a good moral character; and I expect that from the people who are elected to represent me. Anything less is unacceptable. Vote for people who will represent you when you vote this fall – it’s OUR money they are wasting.

(Submitted for publication to the Lansing State Journal June 9, 2010)

(Published in the Lansing State Journal on June 18, 2010)