The economic woes of the United States will not be solved in one budget alone. Our fiscal mess took years of uncontrollable spending by both parties, and as a nation we must make fundamental changes to our financial habits. Look no further than Greece, Portugal, Ireland, even Italy, for examples of how out-of-control spending could affect the U.S.

The ongoing Eurozone crisis should serve as a wake-up call to Americans. Like the U.S., European countries have failed to show fiscal restraint but continue to offer expensive...]]>