Republican Whip Eric Cantor charged that the administration 's focus on PAYGO `` seems more driven by polling and PR strategy than a serious commitment to fiscal discipline . '' Approach requires Congress to balance spending increases with equal savings . Republicans question timing of announcement -- after months of spending . Comment: Blue Dog Democrats applaud `` pay-as-you-go '' as responsible and necessary .
Approach requires Congress to balance spending increases with equal savings . Republicans question timing of announcement -- after months of spending . Comment: Blue Dog Democrats applaud `` pay-as-you-go '' as responsible and necessary .