Shimkus Opposes Democrats' Big Budget

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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) voted against the federal budget resolution for fiscal year 2010 (S. Con. Res. 13). This is the outline for spending, not the actual appropriations of funds. There is no legal obligation to follow this budget, but it does give guidelines as the appropriations process begins.

"This budget spends too much, taxes too much, and borrows too much," Shimkus said. "This budget increases spending to historic levels not seen since World War II." The budget resolution not only outlines this year's budget but gives a blueprint for the next five years.

"This budget estimates a $1.2 trillion deficit next year and adds over $5 trillion to the federal debt over the next five years," he added. "The Democrats' proposal also includes $423 billion in tax increases over the next five years.

"While American families are watching how much they spend in tight economic conditions, the federal government just keeps on spending like mad," Shimkus noted.

"Republicans did offer an alternative, but obviously our efforts went unheeded to not raise taxes, to control spending, and to hold down our borrowing."

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