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S. J. Res. 24, A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States

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S.J. Res. 24 would propose a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Latest Major Action: 11/13/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Judy

January 15, 2008, 6:51am (report abuse)

I think this is a great idea if there is immediate follow up legislation that clarifies and limits the out for military conflict.

Fred Thorlin

April 14, 2008, 12:39am (report abuse)

I don't see any feature that precludes Congress just jacking up the National Debt to cover their lust for cash.

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