WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding passage of The Path to Prosperity for the 2012 federal budget and beyond:

“What we do today will determine the future of the country our children and grandchildren will inherit.  The Path to Prosperity is an important first step in attacking the irresponsible spending and runaway debt that has plagued Washington for years. 

“In contrast to the President’s budget proposal that spends too much, taxes too much and borrows too much, the Path to Prosperity will eliminate over $6.2 trillion in spending, cut taxes by over $4.2 billion and dramatically reduce our debt. This plan will put our country on a path to prosperity providing for retirement security, economic security, fiscal sustainability, and economic growth.

“As Americans continue to struggle in a tough economy, making sacrifices and difficult decisions about their family budgets, Washington must do the same. The time has come for Washington to have its own reality check and make the necessary changes to make our country stronger for future generations.”

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