Our Mission

October 2006

Extensive market research shows that a substantial majority of Americans across the political spectrum -- Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike -- want the federal budget changed to reflect their values. This means away from Cold War-era weapons and toward underfunded human needs programs that make us all safer, healthier, and stronger as a country.

The Common Sense Budget Act of 2006 (CSBA) would -- at no cost to the taxpayer -- fund essential programs for children’s health care, K-12 education, job training, easing world hunger, energy independence and deficit reduction. It would reallocate $60 billion per year from obsolete Cold War weapons systems, and invest in vital programs. That $60 billion would be enough to dramatically enhance America’s communities and save the lives of millions of children across the planet.

The campaign harnesses the respected voices of business, military, religious and political leaders; creative marketing; professional public relations; and grassroots advocacy to show citizens how their federal tax dollars are spent and to give them the tools to demand sensible spending priorities.

CSBA is a project of Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities (BLSP), TrueMajority, and Women's Action for New Directions.