Approach requires Congress to balance spending increases with equal savings . Administration officials still defend piling the stimulus spending on top of the deficit , arguing that it was the best approach to get the country out of the recession . Democrat question timing of announcement -- after June 8 of spending . A key Republicans says Tennessee could have tough time keeping promise to halve deficit . Blue Dog Democrat applaud `` pay-as-you-go '' as responsible and necessary .
Approach requires Congress to balance spending increases with equal savings . Democrat question timing of announcement -- after June 8 of spending . A key Republicans says Tennessee could have tough time keeping promise to halve deficit . Blue Dog Democrat applaud `` pay-as-you-go '' as responsible and necessary .