Lummis: Omnibus Spending Bill Is An Epic Failure

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U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., called the Fiscal Year 2010 Omnibus spending bill an epic failure of Congress to rein in government spending, while millions of Americans search for jobs and struggle to put food on the family table.

"This $446 billion spending bill is a slap in the face to every taxpaying American," Lummis said. "It is no wonder that Congress's approval ratings are in the tank. Americans everywhere are tightening their budgets and millions of people are desperately looking for work. The audacity of this Congress to increase federal spending during these tough economic times is unconscionable and callous.

"This type of free-for-all spending proves once again Congress's inability to share the burden and stand up for the American people. Congress is simply out-of-touch with the struggles of everyday Americans. Those who voted for this behemoth spending bill should be ashamed of their vote.

"Even more disappointing is that congressional Democrats have tuned out the President's call earlier this year for fiscal restraint. I urge President Obama to veto this bill and send a clear message to Congress that business as usual is no longer tolerated."

The nearly 2,500 page bill contains an overall 12 percent increase over 2009 and an overall 24.4 percent increase over 2008. It also contains 5,224 earmarks worth a total of $3.8 billion.

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