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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) was sworn in as a member of the 110th Congress today, beginning his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The day also marks the official start of the 110th Congress.
"It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve the people of Florida's 2nd Congressional District for the past 10 years, and I look forward to another term representing my fellow North Floridians," said Congressman Boyd. "There is much work to be done in the upcoming year, and I am eager to tackle the challenges before us so that our country can move forward in a positive direction."
In the 110th Congress, Congressman Boyd's top priority will be working in a bipartisan way to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability to our federal government. As the leader of the Blue Dog Coalition, Congressman Boyd will work with his colleagues to reinstate pay-as-you-go spending rules, commonly known as PAYGO, and to enact meaningful budget reforms to get our country back on track fiscally.
"It's time for some real fiscal discipline in Washington," Boyd said. "I will work with my colleagues in the Blue Dog Coalition to advance fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency in our government."
Supporting North Florida's military bases, rural communities, and universities and colleges also will be at the center of Congressman Boyd's legislative agenda.
Congressman Boyd will continue to serve on the House Appropriations Committee as a member of the Subcommittee on Defense, the Subcommittee on Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
"This is an exciting and challenging time to be in Congress," Boyd stated. "I look forward to building on past legislative accomplishments and addressing the issues we face as Americans and as Floridians in a bipartisan manner."
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