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May 17, 2006, 1:50 pm
By
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
That number is our national debt. That's $8.3 trillion. On a day that President Bush signed the Republican Congress' tax bill (which gives millionaires enough to buy a new luxury car while working Americans don't get enough to buy a tank of gas) into law, House Republican leaders are finally moving forward with their 2007 budget. This budget has been labeled an 'immoral document' by faith leaders, as it slashes funding for crucial initiatives that American families rely on to educate their children, make ends meet and in some cases, simply survive. At the same time, it creates yet another crippling deficit that will put the economic stability of our nation in peril, now and for future generations.$8.3 trillion should be enough of a reason for Republicans to join House Democrats in defeating this budget and committing to pay-as-you-go budget rules, the same kind of common sense that middle-class families use tor balance their check book at home. America can do better than this fiscally irresponsible budget.
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May 17, 2006, 12:42 pm
By
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
The Republican budget for Fiscal Year 2007 is irresponsible and unfair. It heaps more debt on our children and shortchanges investment in America's priorities. For evidence of how shabby a budget blueprint this is, look no further than the Republican conference itself, which is deeply divided over supporting it. Republicans are running scared that their irresponsible budgets will finally catch up to them at the ballot box this November.
http://www.democraticwhip.house.gov/media/press.cfm?pressReleaseID=1438
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May 17, 2006, 9:55 am
By
N.C. GOP Sen. Richard Burr
Nuclear energy plays a critical role in the nation’s energy infrastructure. In addition to Yucca Mountain, I believe we need to consider other alternatives to handle our nuclear waste.
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May 17, 2006, 9:41 am
By
Calif. GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter
The Defense Authorization Bill, H.R. 5122, is a good bill that covers numerous critical national security issues. I believe we have crafted a robust plan that will improve our military's capabilities to accomplish the full range of diverse 21st century missions, minimize risks associated with such challenges, and effectively engage in operations, when necessary, as far from American shores as possible.
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May 17, 2006, 8:12 am
By
Calif. Dem. Rep. Lois Capps
The budget is supposed to be a reflection of our Nation's priorities, a statement about what we value as Americans. Yet, this budget leaves much to be desired.Like so many other bills we have considered this year, it represents a tragic missed opportunity. Given the many serious short comings in the budget, it is no surprise that it has taken the Republican Leadership so long to bring this budget resolution to a vote.
This reckless House Republican budget is both fiscally and morally irresponsible. As a Nurse and former educator, I am particularly concerned about the deep cuts to education and veteran's health care. Also troubling are the short sighted cuts to infrastructure projects and domestic disaster preparedness programs that are sorely needed in my district and across the country. These misplaced priorities truly embody the saying "penny wise and pound foolish."
After years of reckless tax cutting, chronic under funding of critical programs and record annual deficits, it would seem to be time for a new direction on budgetary matters. Unfortunately, the Republicans would rather run up record deficits and give away massive tax cuts to special interests and the wealthy rather than invest in the programs that would best serve and protect our nation. The harmful effects of these misguided cuts will be felt throughout our nation.
I urge my colleagues to reject this budget resolution and prove that you are committed to protecting funding for our nation's hard-working families, and not special interests.
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May 17, 2006, 7:04 am
By
Mich. GOP Rep. Candice Miller
Numerous studies show that the current implementation of the reporting provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley is highly damaging to small businesses—it makes capital more expensive, stifles growth, and ultimately reduces innovation. I cannot sit idly by if these are the consequences of our regulatory policies. Coming from a state like Michigan with a hard hit manufacturing sector, I can tell you this is no way for American business to remain internationally competitive.Every company in my district is complaining about the high cost of implementing these provisions. It is seriously disadvantaging them in the global marketplace, and at the same time it is not giving investors the information that they really need.
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May 17, 2006, 6:05 am
By
Mass. Dem. Sen. Edward Kennedy
I commend my colleagues in the Senate, especially Senators Cornyn, Kyl, Graham, Durbin and McCain, for demonstrating their strong and genuine commitment to moving comprehensive reform forward. This measure, which will limit permanent residency status for those who have been convicted of a felony or three misdemeanors, will treat individuals fairly by welcoming those who should be welcomed and excluding those who should be excluded. This morning’s unanimous vote was another major leap forward in our fight for tough but fair reform.
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May 17, 2006, 5:27 am
By
N.M. Dem. Sen. Jeff Bingaman
We need to recognize that guest worker programs, if not properly implemented, may hurt American workers. We also need to recognize that our success with regard to the temporary guest worker programs we now have, such as with regard to agricultural workers, has been mixed at best. We should not err on the side of extravagance in allocating these visas until we know how the program impacts American workers.There are a variety of jobs that may be filled by guest workers, from construction to hotel service, and we shouldn’t be placing American workers in these sectors in the position of competing with an unlimited number of guest workers.
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May 17, 2006, 4:46 am
By
Texas Dem. Rep. Silvestre Reyes
If nothing else, the President's speech was good political theater. I am more than a little concerned that this was a quickly orchestrated plan thrown together solely to provide political cover. It had better not be a repetition of the Administration's post-conflict Iraq plan. Both situations are much too dangerous and serious to be planned with such little foresight.
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May 17, 2006, 4:39 am
By
Ct. GOP Rep. Chris Shays
The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit is a huge cost-saver for our seniors and I do not want people who listened to political criticism of the program to be penalized. I will join Nancy Johnson in the effort to allow Seniors to enroll penalty-free in the next enrollment period.
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