Heinrich On Boehner's Unviable Default Bill: "Reckless, ideological plan that drives our economy into a ditch."

Statement

U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) released the following statement today after voting against Speaker John Boehner's default legislation, the "Budget Control Act of 2011"(S. 627). The bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218 to 210, with 22 Republicans voting no.

"Speaker Boehner's Default Act is at best partisan political theater to satisfy radical Tea Party freshman, and at worst a reckless, ideological plan that drives our economy into a ditch. Either way, the time Speaker Boehner spent these last few days forcing it down the throat of his Republican members was nothing but a waste of time.

"The Boehner Default Act would force us to go through this unnecessary drama all over again in 6 months. That is not something New Mexicans want nor deserve. I oppose this plan because it guarantees massive cuts for Social Security and Medicare beneficiaries, devastates the middle class, and puts the good faith and credit of our nation in jeopardy.

"At this late hour, the path forward is one that brings together both parties and puts the American people first--the very essence of a functioning democracy."

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