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Statement

Fellow Idahoans,

As we enter the summer months, the majority party in Congress continues to pursue enormous spending deficits and federal takeovers in spite of strong opposition by Americans. An unprecedented environmental disaster continues to devastate the Gulf Coast, but the talk in Washington is about passing unpopular cap and trade legislation rather than focusing on how to stop the leak and clean up this enormous oil spill.

Unemployment remains high, and massive federal deficit spending has done nothing to stem that tide. Meanwhile, House and Senate leaders refuse to consider a spending blueprint and balance the budget. This is the first time in almost 20 years the House or Senate has failed to make any effort to pass a budget.

Unfortunately, this business-as-usual attitude in Washington is unlikely to change this summer. Until change comes, I commit that I will do all I can to protect Idahoans from more spending, more borrowing, higher taxes and more regulation.

As always, your comments are appreciated.

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