We are quickly approaching a national debt of $20 trillion in our country, and unfortunately, the federal government has managed to balance the budget only five times in my lifetime. Read more

“When the President promised a different kind of a State of the Union, I had hoped that we would see a comprehensive strategy for defeating ISIS. I had hoped he would acknowledge that our economy will grow when we remove the heavy burdens of our tax code and overregulation. And I had hoped that he might even say the words ‘balanced budget.’ Read more

Last week President Obama released his budget. There were some parts of the proposal I disagreed with, such as the $2.1 trillion in tax hikes and increased federal spending. However, I did appreciate that within the President’s budget proposal he suggested conducting a comprehensive review of the United States coin and currency production. Read more

The month of April marks National Financial Literacy Month and serves as a good reminder that we are all responsible for our own fiscal future. Learning about IRAs and mutual funds, regularly contributing money to a savings account, or even implementing a retirement plan for the first time are just a few steps that can be taken in order to become more financially secure.{/span} These steps may mean the difference between retiring at a time of your choosing versus continuing to work well after yo... Read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. House members from Ohio spent a total of $17.9 million to operate their congressional offices in 2013 — down from the $21 million they spent in 2012, according to a Dispatch analysis of congressional office spending. Read more

GOP, Democratic politicians from Ohio respond to Obama’s State of the Union. President Barack Obama addressed Congress and the American people Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech, throughout which he touched on the importance of economic development, immigration reform, alternative energy and a slew of other foreign affairs and domestic policies. “The U.S. is better positioned for the 21st century than any other nation,” Obama said. “With our feet planted firmly in today but our e... Read more

The following statement can be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-Columbus): “This short-term plan avoids default, which is fiscally responsible, and I support it; however, we must find a long-term solution to the problem of unsustainable government spending. I believe that solution is a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution.” Read more

September 21, 2013 06:14AM ET | Columbus Disp By Jessica Wehrman and Sophia Lindsey The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Sept. 21--WASHINGTON -- The spending bill that the House passed yesterday to keep the government open but defund Obamacare will be "dead on arrival" in the Senate on Wednesday, that chamber's leader said. The Senate is expected to remove the health-care measure from the bill and send a straight spending bill back to the House. Ohio House Republicans were mixed yesterday over whether th... Read more

By Alex Felser The Columbus Dispatch | Thursday August 29, 2013 11:44 PM LONDON, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers was welcomed to the Madison County Senior Center tonight as he answered constituents’ questions and talked about the need for a federal balanced budget. But before opening up to questions, Stivers, a Republican from Upper Arlington, reiterated his stance for sustainable government programs that have led him to move forward with an Article Five petition to balance the budget. He explain... Read more

COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST By: Dan Eaton U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers isn’t settling for just pennies and nickels. The congressman last year proposed changing the makeup of our one-cent and five-cent coins from the current metallic combinations to ones made mostly of steel. Stivers, along with co-sponsors Tim Ryan, D-Niles, and Pat Tiberi, R-Genoa Township, now wants to expand that proposal to cover all change. Stivers, R-Columbus, previously told me the goal is to save money and to promote American res... Read more