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Costello Statement on House Passage of the Budget Control Act

Statement

Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens Entitlements and the Safety Net

U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today issued the following statement on House passage of the Budget Control Act of 2011, legislation that increases the nation's statutory debt ceiling in order to avoid default on the financial obligations of the U.S. government:

"I voted yes on the bill before us tonight to save the country from an economic disaster. It is by no means a perfect agreement, but importantly, senior citizens will get their Social Security checks and Social Security and Medicare benefits are protected as our budget process moves forward. I will continue to work for a balanced approach to addressing our deficit and debt."


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