The nation is headed for a fiscal crisis, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan warned on Sunday's "Upfront with Mike Gousha," while the Janesville Republican decried an atmosphere in Washington he says discourages proposals to address the problem.

Ryan, who is the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee, recently released his "Roadmap For America's Future 2.0" budget plan that would simplify the tax code and revamp Medicare and Social Security for those under 55.

Ryan said his plan has been met with "political demagoguery" and "mischaracterization."

"You know what message that sends to people in Congress?" Ryan said. "Don't propose anything."

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