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Q-15ResolvedX · @RandPaul · 2026-08-22
Cut six cents from every $1 the federal government spends, across the board, and we can balance the budget in under 10 years.
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Does the published Penny Plan's budget projection show a balanced budget (no deficit) within 10 years?

Noas of 2026-08-07
Stated0 trillion
On the record1.328 trillion

S.Con.Res. 39 sets the deficit for fiscal year 2035 at $1.328 trillion. The record reports 1.328 trillion against the 0 trillion stated.

Rand Paul@RandPaul
If we want to get serious about paying down our debt, my Penny Plan is the way to go. Cut six cents from every $1 the federal government spends, across the board, and we can balance the budget in under 10 years. It’s possible if we’re willing to do the work.
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