LYC: My Representative's press release on the budget agreement.
Posted by
Strongbad (aka Rambler14)
Dec 11 '13, 07:56
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“It is increasingly obvious that success – particularly in divided government – has to be measured in positive steps, not leaps and bounds,”
“But in doing so, the American people expect their elected officials to find common ground without sacrificing the principles we hold dear.
“This agreement – more than $20 billion in deficit reduction compared to current law with zero tax increases – reflects both that common ground and our conservative principles. Just as important, we are jumpstarting the appropriations process so that future spending decisions reflect our priorities.
“Moving forward, the manner in which spending reductions occur will not be based on arbitrary cuts that usurp the proper role of Congress in determining the nation’s budget priorities. Instead, this package relies on smarter cuts and common sense reforms, which make incremental progress toward the ultimate goal – a smaller, more efficient and accountable Washington.”
(note: He's good friends and an ally of Paul Ryan)
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