Statement by Congressman Garrett on the State of the Union Address

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Statement by Congressman Garrett on the State of the Union Address

"I am very encouraged by the President's tough stand against wasteful spending in Washington. Tonight, he pledged to veto any future spending bills that do not cut earmarks in half - building on the steps Republicans have proposed to rein in pork barrel spending. We simply must put an end to the addictive tax and spend mentality that has run amok here in Washington. I do, however, have serious concerns about some of the President's new initiatives, particularly those that would expand federal reach into education policy. If we are truly interested in improving public education in America, we need to remove Washington bureaucrats from the equation and return the control and accountability to local communities where they can effectively meet the needs of local students, teachers, and parents."

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