'Convention of States' debate broils in Boise

'Convention of States' debate broils in Boise

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho is closely debating whether to join a coalition of states calling for a balanced budget amendment on the national level.  The proposal, if passed, would include Idaho in a push to hold a convention of states. The amendment would require the U.S. Congress to balance its budget and ensure that its expenditures do not exceed income."We have a $38.5 trillion debt with only $5.3 trillion of revenue every year," said Rep. J…