Former U.S. Senators Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas are not outliers in the Democratic Party for supporting a federal Balanced Budget Amendment. There are many democrats who have taken the same stand: SEN. SHERROD BROWN (D-OH): “Before I ask for your vote, I owe it to you to tell you where I stand. I’m for… a balanced budget amendment.” (Rep. Brown, “Where I Stand,” YouTube, 11/1/06) SEN. MARK BEGICH (D-AK): “It’s time to stop playing political brinksmanship with the budget and

Conscientious Americans are extremely apprehensive when it comes to “editing” the U.S. Constitution that many courageous souls have fought and died for. As a Veteran, I completely understand. I even share many of the same concerns that most people have when first hearing about the Compact for a balanced budget initiative. This is why transparency is important to us here at Compact For America. Not only do we have nothing to hide, but we believe America has everything to gain