Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ latest so-called stimulus effort, a $26.1 billion giveaway.

“Less than two weeks into the August recess, Democrats have scrambled back to Washington to satisfy their thirst for spending taxpayer dollars,” said Congressman Price. “The permanent tax increases in this bill will continue to weigh on American job creators long after this latest well of so-called stimulus spending goes dry. Everyone knows this bailout will not solve states' long-term budget imbalances or help create the private sector jobs needed to fuel a real recovery. It just kicks the can down the road one more time.

“When these billions of dollars taken from American taxpayers run out once more, Democrats will be right back here clamoring for even more failed stimulus spending. The only real solution must focus on encouraging private sector job growth and responsible budgeting at every level of government.”