From the office of Congressman Peter Roskam (R, Ill. 6th District)…
Over the weekend, House Republicans made good on their promise to the American people. The House of Representatives passed a historic $100 billion in spending cuts in the continuing resolution bill to fund the government. These are important first steps to removing barriers to job creation and reducing our sky-high national debt. What’s more, it was done in a historic open process.
The only reason Congress had to address this issue now is because Democrats failed to pass a budget in 2011 – however, Republicans took the challenge and turned it into an opportunity to do something meaningful by helping our economy and beginning to get our fiscal house in order.
This is just one of a number of major steps Republicans are taking to help our economy and save our country, but it is a historic first step. Never before have there been cuts this large in Congress. Never before has there been such an open and transparent process that allowed for both Republicans and Democrats to propose amendments.
For far too long, the government has been allowed to function without any pressure to constrain spending – well, that is about to change. We’re forcing government to live within its means, and stop the binge spending that has hurt our economy. By passing the largest spending cut in history, we are taking a critical step towards a path of renewed economic prosperity in our country.
Sincerely,
Peter
Peter Roskam
Congressman, Illinois 6th District
Chief Deputy Whip
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