Van Hollen: House GOP Doubling Down on Failed Budget Plan

Statement

Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement in advance of the House Republican budget, which will be released next week:

"I look forward to seeing the House Republican budget next week. Unfortunately, we expect a budget similar to last year's but on steroids, made worse by picking an arbitrary political date to come into balance at the expense of job creation and economic growth. The GOP is dead set on balancing the budget on the backs of working families, seniors, and kids' education -- everything is on the chopping block except tax breaks for special interests and the very wealthy. The American people were given a clear choice during the last election cycle, and they rejected the plan advocated by House Republicans. But instead of listening, they seem to be doubling down on a failed approach."

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