December 21, 2024

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Where Government Gets Exposed

Why Does Government Spend Every Cent it Gets?

By Talbert Black
Citizen Reporter

During a recent informal gathering, a Lexington County business owner questions County Council member Debbie Summers on why politicians in general refuse to set money aside and abide by the same frugal spending measures many Americans do.

Why does the government feel like it has to spend every nickel it takes in, he asks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3f33izmWzw

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