I have been committed to changing the conversation in Washington from how much can we spend and expand government to how much can we cut and reduce government. My vote today is a reflection of that commitment. By spending taxpayer dollars wisely, while also cutting funding, Congress is completing the most basic function of government by providing funding for the current fiscal year. In addition to spending reforms, the legislation provides for the common defense of our nation. If we are not able to defend ourselves, then anything else that we do is inconsequential. From Dodd-Frank regulations to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Clean Water Act to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Omnibus Appropriations bill stops harmful government regulations and policy. Today, I voted to put decision-making back in the hands of the legislative branch, not bureaucrats. I understand the frustration that this bill is not perfect. However, making funding decisions on 11 of the 12 appropriations bills today allows Congress to focus solely on holding the president accountable for his illegal actions on immigration. More importantly, making these decisions now allows the current Congress to complete their legislative business, paving the way for continued focus on what is most important: improving our economy and allowing job creation at home in North Mississippi. Read my full statement and highlights of the bill here: ow.ly/FLB2q Read the bill text and accompanying report here: ow.ly/FLBme Read the bill-by-bill summaries here: ow.ly/FLBqk
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:08:40 +0000
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