Recent Press Releases

`The fact is, if Democrats had a plan of their own that would cut one dollar in spending I think we would have seen it by now. Democrats have abdicated all responsibility for their own recklessness over the past two years. They’ve left it to us to do something about it. We made a step in the right direction yesterday after months of resistance on their part. Now we look forward to their plan. It’s time for Democrats to present a serious plan of their own that addresses this crisis. It’s time for Democrats to take the concerns of the American people seriously.’
`For two years, Democrats in Washington have spent trillions more than we had in the Treasury. And if expanding the size and scope of government was the goal, it was a big success. But if helping the economy and helping people find jobs was the goal, it’s been a disaster. What has three trillion dollars more in debt gotten us? Three million more lost jobs. Tonight’s vote is an opportunity for House Democrats to admit the status quo isn’t working. It’s a chance to take a small first step toward growing the economy and helping create jobs.’