Chairman Yarmuth’s Opening Statement at Hearing on Why Congress Needs to Abolish the Debt Limit

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Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, gave the following opening statement at today’s hearing on Congress’ power of the purse, its role in the American system of government, and what actions Congress can take to further safeguard its constitutional responsibility. Additional Information: https://budget.house.gov/legislation/hearings/why-congress-needs-abolish-debt-limit https://budget.house.gov/publications/report/why-congress-needs-abolish-debt-limit https://budget.house.gov/publications/fact-sheet/debt-ceiling-explainer Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/2vC1sSX Follow House Budget Dems on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2IhtHZX Follow House Budget Dems on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2TiKrX2 The House Budget Committee Democratic Caucus is fighting for budget priorities that reflect the values of families across the country. We are committed to investing in our country's future, building a strong economy based on broadly shared prosperity, protecting and improving health care and other vital services for American families, and keeping our promises to seniors, veterans and the most vulnerable among us.