This is why we need a constitutional amendment that says the federal budget should be balanced unless there is war or a national emergency. The national emergency should also have at least 2/3rds of the senate vote as such, otherwise, balance the budget.
We also need a constitutional amendment to limit senators to two 6 year terms and congressmen to four 2 year terms. Then maybe they won't have time to get rich but actually do real work while there.
Of course, close the border, get rid of free trade agreements that strip our industry, stay out of state's rights, and strickly follow the constitution. Also get rid of about half the federal alphabet agencies, like welfare, education, energy, trim down the ATF and FBI, and the Justice Department which has become weaponized for which ever party is in control. Have strict hiring practices within the Federal government to limit hires by political affiliation, every Dem hire should have a GOP hire and an independent hire. This will keep the bureaucracies fair and balanced and not weaponized by one party.
Half the fed government could be eliminated.
