Arriving a few minutes ahead of schedule to a near capacity audience of what seemed to be mostly supporters; Congressman Paul Ryan made a stop in Franklin Thursday morning in one of several listening sessions he has held in Wisconsin Congressional District 1.
Congressman Ryan’s presentation to a respectful audience was part history lesson and part government economics lesson. Ryan also explained the nation’s debt crisis and how America got here in terms that were clear and understandable for the average American; using at times, bi-partisan references.
Ultimately he presented an overview of his “Path to Prosperity” budget proposal for fiscal year 2012; touching on our present entitlement programs and how his proposal would reform them.
Ryan claims his budget proposal cuts $6.2 trillion in spending from President Obama’s budget over the next 10 years, reduces the debt as a percentage of the economy, and puts the nation on a path to actually pay off its national debt. Ryan’s proposal brings federal spending to below 20% of gross domestic product (GDP), consistent with the postwar average, and reduces deficits by $4.4 trillion.
If you or your neighbors were unable to attend the session, THE FRANKLIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL has it on video. Today we present Part 1. Look for Part 2 tomorrow.
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