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Cut, Cap and Balance…
On Tuesday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of H.R. 2560. I believe this is the only way to bring legitimate control to restore the integrity of this chamber and the confidence of the people we serve.
This bill would have cut total spending by $111 billion in the year 2012, capped future spending to a percentage of GDP, and required the passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment before the nation’s debt limit is raised. The nation’s problem is a spending one and until the government balances its budget, we will continue on this current path of spending beyond our means.
I still hear the voices of the people who sent me here who said, “you have to cut spending, empower the private sector, reduce the size of government, and put Americans back to work.” At kitchen tables all across America, families are having to make decisions on their own budgets that force them to live within their means. Why can’t Washington?
I strongly believe that H.R. 2560 is the best plan for America going forward and I am extremely disappointed that Senate Democrats voted to table the Cut, Cap and Balance Act earlier Friday. This is the will of the American people and I urge Senate Leadership to reconsider this bipartisan piece of legislation.
On The Floor…
I’ve had the opportunity to speak from the House Floor on some major issues in last few days and I wanted to share these with you.
As always, you can keep up to date on any speeches I give from the House Chamber by regularly checking my YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter.
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Vistors…
Here’s a look at our recent visitors. Thanks for dropping buy and allowing my office to be part of your time here in D.C.
Jennifer Sexton from Bentonville on the East Steps of the Capitol.
The Devine Family from Fayetteville (Left to right) Lisa, Shelby, Don and Colin on the East Steps of the Capitol.
The Walter Family from Rogers (Left to Right) Glen, Sheila and Alec on the East Steps of the Capitol.
Anna Bailey from Russellville on the Speaker's Balcony.
On the Speakers Balcony with the Gilbreath Family from Elkins (Left to Right) Shonnie, Micheala, Kaylee Willis, and Mike
Tony Jones, Southern Region Vice President of Future Business Leaders of America on the East Steps of the Capitol.
Feel free to check my website for frequent updates by visiting http://womack.house.gov, and find out how you can get connected and share your opinions with me. I always enjoy hearing from folks back at home.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll talk again next week.
From the Front…
Steve Womack
U.S. Congressman
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U.S. Congressman
Steve Womack
Serving the Third District of Arkansas
