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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, members of the fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition honored Florida Congressman Allen Boyd for his leadership in restoring fiscal accountability to government and enhancing the national security of the United States. As Blue Dog Co-Chair for Administration and a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Congressman Boyd has made significant strides in restoring the fiscal stability and national security of the United States by implementing common-sense policies such as pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) budgeting.
“As a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition, Representative Boyd has played a major role in securing our national defense and putting our country back on track to economic stability after years of reckless fiscal practices by President Bush and the Republican majority in Congress,” said Congressman Mike Ross (D-AR), Blue Dog Co-Chair for Communications. “With the Blue Dogs squarely behind him, Representative Boyd will undoubtedly continue to make great strides in restoring the fiscal health of the United States.”
“The Blue Dogs unite around the sustainable health of the federal budget, and we work every day to encourage our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work alongside us toward that end,” said Congressman Boyd. “In the 110th Congress, the Blue Dogs have successfully advanced PAYGO rules and passed a balanced budget that provides for a robust national defense. I look forward to continue promoting policies that improve our fiscal health, strengthen our national defense, and provide practical and responsible solutions to the challenges facing North Florida and our country.”
Under the leadership of Congressman Boyd and the Blue Dog Coalition, the House rules package for the 110th Congress includes key principles of the Coalition’s plan to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability to the federal government. Specifically, the package requires pay-as-you-go budget discipline, known as “PAYGO,” with no new deficit spending. Early in the year, the Blue Dog Coalition also introduced H.Res.97, “Providing for Operation Iraqi Freedom Cost Accountability,” a measure which is aimed at restoring fiscal accountability to the funding of the war in Iraq. Key provisions of H.Res.97 were recently included in the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization bill.
The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995 with the goal of representing the center of the House of Representatives and appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States. Currently there are 47 members of the Blue Dog Coalition.
Congressman Boyd is currently featured on the Blue Dog Coalition website, located at http://www.house.gov/ross/BlueDogs/.
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