Dr. Bucshon on Omnibus Appropriations

Statement

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2014 with a bipartisan vote of 359 to 67. Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician from Southern Indiana, released the following statement regarding his vote to support the legislation:

"My goal as a public servant is to give everyone a fair shot to make it, provide for their family, and build a better life," said Bucshon. "Our vote today guarantees that the government will remain open giving the American people certainty for the future and making divided government work. This bill gets government out of the way so businesses can expand and create jobs, prevents new funding for ObamaCare, and protects the privacy and security of U.S. citizens.

"We cut spending for the fourth consecutive year, a first dating back to the Korean War. These reforms get rid of government waste and fund our priorities like national defense, transportation, and education. We protect our medically retired veterans and survivor benefit plans from pension reductions, while increasing pay to those currently serving our country.

"By no means is this bill perfect, but it is certainly another step in the right direction to stop the reckless Washington spending habits that are unfair to American families. Moving forward, I remain committed to tackling the drivers of our debt and balancing our nation's finances so that our children can have a more prosperous future."

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