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Wilson Praises "Huge Victory for American Taxpayers"

Date: Nov. 18, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending


Wilson Praises "Huge Victory for American Taxpayers"

Washington, Nov 18 - Last night, the House passed the Deficit Reduction Act (H.R. 4241) with a vote of 217-215. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement about this critical legislation:

"Last night's vote was a shining example of fiscal responsibility and a huge victory for American taxpayers. By securing over $50 billion in savings in the federal budget, the Republican Congress demonstrated that we are sincerely committed to decreasing the deficit and reforming government spending habits.

"I am extremely discouraged that not a single Democrat supported this fiscally sound legislation. As our nation continues to pay for the massive reconstruction costs of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we simply cannot afford their tax and spend proposals. The Deficit Reduction Act is an important step in a long-term plan that will hold the federal government accountable and ensure that hardworking Americans do not bear the burden of bureaucracy."

http://joewilson.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=37164

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