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Womack Statement on Passage of Continuing Appropriations Resolution

Statement

Date: Oct. 16, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Government Operations Government Budget and Spending

The House and Senate today passed H.R 2775, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, which funds the government through January 15, 2014, suspends the debt ceiling until February 7, 2014, establishes a committee to negotiate plans for longer-term fiscal solutions, and requires income verification for federal premium subsidies for health insurance purchased through an exchange. After passage, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement:

"I am disappointed there has been little accomplished during this shutdown. Obamacare hasn't been significantly changed, a lot of pain has been inflicted on innocent Americans and, with this vote, we've all but assured the nation another round of brinksmanship after the first of the year. But it is important that our country honor its credit obligations, move toward regular order, and resolve the budget issues plaguing America. On behalf of all Americans, I am relieved that Congress has finally come together to do what we were sent here to do: govern."


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