e-Briefs

Statement

July 27, 2011

Dear Friends,

President Obama asked Americans to contact members of Congress and ask them to reach a fair resolution of the looming government default.

He rightly noted that both political parties bear some responsibility for running up the federal debt -- so it's up to both to end this stalemate. Since the President's speech I've heard from thousands and thousands of folks who responded to his call. I also sensed growing support in Congress to avert a first-ever government default early next week. Thus I'm optimistic about quick passage of some $2.7 trillion in savings and spending cuts -- cuts that wouldn't hurt Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security.

Such a solution strikes me as a fair compromise -- and, exactly the kind of thing I think we need right now.

If you want to pass along your thoughts, just click here to send me an email. Also, feel free to ask others to weigh in as well.

Thanks for your thoughts,

Sincerely,
Bill Nelson
U.S. Senator
Bill@billnelson.senate.gov

* This statement was obtained through Senator Nelson's "e-Briefs" online newsletter which can be subscribed to through his website.

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