WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Congressman Steve Austria (R – Beavercreek) voted in favor of the Budget Control Act, a solution that raises the debt ceiling without giving the President a blank check and invitation for reckless spending. This bill passed the House by a vote of 269 to 161, and the President is expected to sign the bill into law tomorrow. Congressman Austria released the following statement after the vote:

“I want to commend Speaker Boehner for adhering to the principles of cutting current spending, reforming future spending, and moving toward a Balanced Budget Amendment – and doing so without any tax hikes. Additionally, this solution will bring certainty to our markets, giving small businesses across the country the confidence they need to invest in their businesses and start creating jobs again. Perhaps most importantly, the past few weeks have proved that we are changing the way business is done in Washington.

“As a member of the Appropriations Committee and with four military installations in my district, I recognize the difficult budget decisions that will be made in the coming years, especially when it comes to defense and national security. I will do all that I can to ensure that our men and women serving bravely in the military have the necessary resources to carry out their missions.”

For more details about the specifics of the bill, please visit http://www.gop.gov/bill/112/1/s365amendments.

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