Eric Boehm: A Penny-Trimming Plan to Save Our National Debt

In an era of escalating national debt and runaway government spending, Sen. Rand Paul's "Six-Penny Plan" stands as a stark reminder of fiscal responsibility's uphill battle. As the federal budget balloons and deficits soar, Paul's annual proposal to trim mere pennies from each dollar spent has evolved from a simple "Penny Plan" to today's "Six-Penny Plan." Eric Boehm from Reason emphasizes how Paul's latest budget balancing attempt yesterday highlights the rapidly deteriorating state of U.S. finances as well as the divisive political state we are in.