DesJarlais: The Super Committee On Deficit Reduction

If there's one thing I've discovered about Washington in my short time here, it's the fact that there is no shortage of "blue ribbon panels," "select committees," and "special advisory boards." It seems that too often these groups of otherwise exceptionally capable people are simply organized public relations efforts to present an image that your government is working hard to solve problems when, in fact, it really doesn't ultimately address the issue at all. I hope this select committee is the exception rather than the rule. As I've said in the past, we can't kick the can down the road anymore. I am hopeful that this committee will present us with some workable solutions that will get our massive deficit spending and exploding debt under control.