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Babin Votes to Ensure Debt is Paid and Social Security is Protected

Statement

Date: Oct. 21, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending

U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to pass the Default Prevention Act (H.R. 692), legislation he has cosponsored to instruct the U.S. Treasury to meet certain pressing financial commitments should the federal debt limit be reached.

"By prioritizing our financial obligations, the Default Prevention Act will take away the threat of a default and ensure Social Security benefits are paid in full and on time regardless of the outcome of the debt ceiling debate," said Rep. Babin. "This will provide much-needed certainty to seniors and make sure the focus remains on the real issue at hand, which is addressing Washington's out-of-control spending problem.

"With a $19 trillion national debt, we simply cannot afford to provide this Administration with another blank check to go on another spending spree. It's absolutely critical that we use this opportunity to pass meaningful reforms that cut wasteful spending and put America back on a sustainable fiscal path."


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