How House Republicans Are Saving More Taxpayer Money — In One CHIF (Chart Made of a GIF)

With our national debt approaching $17 trillion, the federal government should be finding as many ways as possible to tighten its belt.

As Barack Obama and Democrats continue to spend uncontrollably, House Republicans are leading by example. Under Speaker Boehner’s leadership, appropriations for the Unites States House of Representatives have fallen every year, saving over $400 million:

Via USA Today:

 The House of Representatives will spend 15% less on its own operations this year than it did three years ago under a cost-cutting effort launched by Speaker John Boehner that is on pace to save taxpayers more than $400 million by the end of this year

When Republicans took control of the House in January 2011, Boehner, the new speaker, said cutting House spending would be a priority.

Since then, House lawmakers have seen a nearly 20% decrease in their office budgets. Three years ago, the average lawmaker had an annual $1.5 million budget, which is down to $1.2 million. Those budgets — which vary by office — cover everything from staff salaries to district office rent and bottled water.

In stark contrast, we’ve compiled a list of egregious examples waste President Obama refuses to cut. Check it out here. If only Obama were committed to cutting spending as much as House Republicans…