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Womack Casts Vote for Budget Control Act of 2011; Country Avoids Default

Statement

Date: Aug. 1, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Budget and Spending

On Monday afternoon, the House--in a bipartisan vote--passed S. 365, the Budget Control Act of 2011.

Congressman Womack released the below statement following the vote:

"When you consider the fact that we control the House--not the Senate and White House--one would have to conclude that this deal is a win for conservatives. It gets better than "dollar for dollar" cuts, no tax increases, and gives us a pathway toward a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. I congratulate Speaker Boehner and his leadership team in its negotiating prowess in insisting on cuts-only solutions to the debt issues plaguing our nation.

"The longest journey begins with that all-important first step and the solution approved today in both chambers is a major step toward fiscal sanity in our country."


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