Hoyer: We Do Not Recognize the Real Problems of Why We Are So Deeply in Debt

Congressman Steny Hoyer argues that lawmakers fail to address fundamental reasons for America's deep deficit spending during House floor debate on a balanced budget amendment. Hoyer, ranking member of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, contends that constitutional amendments won't solve debt without tackling underlying issues. His remarks highlight disagreement over fiscal policy approaches in Congress.