From House Speaker John Boehner’s Office Press Office Waiting, they say, is the hardest part. But in just 11 13 days, we’ll have answers to a couple lingering questions on the minds of the American people. Yes, we’ll know who is cutting down the nets, as the Final Four wraps up with a new NCAA champion. But also on April 8th 10th, the president’s own game of four corners will come to an end. And we’ll finally know: does his vision for America’s future include a balanced budget – ever? The president has made clear that his budget will not balance anytime in the next ten years. He says he doesn’t want to balance “just for the sake of balance.” Of course, no one is suggesting that’s the goal. Balance is important for economic growth, small business investment, job creation, and a better shot at the American dream for future generations. That’s why Americans overwhelmingly support the goal of a budget that balances and why Republicans passed one last week that did just that. But if the president is unwilling to balance in the budget in the near-term, is he willing to make any meaningful reforms that will lead to a balanced [...]
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