McKeon Statement on House Passage of $6 Billion More in Federal Spending Cuts

Statement

Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today made the following statement regarding House passage of the short-term continuing resolution, which passed with a 271-158 vote, and cuts an additional $6 billion in spending.

"As promised, Republicans are making substantive and historic cuts to federal spending. With the passing of this week's continuing resolution, Republicans have now made a total of $10 billion dollars in spending reductions over the past two weeks.

"Under this new House Majority, my colleagues and I are making the tough choices necessary to get our fiscal house in order -- just as our constituents do in their personal budget planning. We will continue to press on and fight the battles necessary to reduce the deficit and get our nation's debt under control. It is unacceptable for the U.S. to continue borrowing .46 cents of every dollar spent. Maintaining a tough stance on a smaller budget will further allow businesses to grow and get Americans back to work.

"No longer will wasteful spending slide through unnoticed. Republicans are taking a hard look at all facets of the government and removing unnecessary spending where it can be found. It is time for Senate Leadership to join us in our fight to improve and protect America's financial health and realize that superfluous government spending is a way of the past."

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