Continuing Resolution…
Early this morning, the House passed a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) which will fund government through November 18. The CR approved was consistent with the Budget Control Act and funds disaster relief with reasonable and responsible offsets necessary for a nation suffering under a crushing debt.
This was the right decision for our country and it provides additional time for the Committee to create and establish a long term budget for our nation going forward. (*quote as of September 23, at 5:30 p.m. CST)
Click HERE to watch the speech pictured above.
Balanced Budget Amendment…
Soon, both chambers of Congress will be voting on a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. I believe this vote will be one of the most important—if not the most important—this Congress will take. Frankly, with all the discussion of deficits and debt, credit downgrades, threat of higher taxes, and other issues impacting job creation, I consider a Balanced Budget amendment critical to our nation’s solvency.
The federal government takes in 6.3 billion dollars in revenue each day. It spends 9.9 billion dollars each day. Our national debt is closing in on 15 trillion dollars. The federal government hasn’t had a budget in nearly three years. American families and businesses are expected to live within their means. In my strongest opinion, government should be no different.
As you know, I served as Mayor of Rogers for twelve years. A fundamental reason why our economy did so well during that time was because we saw to it that our city balanced its books. No gimmicks. No hollow promises. No finessing the books, just a simple concept that annual expenses did not exceed annual revenues. I believe the federal government should do the same.
We are spending a great deal more than we are taking in. A Balanced Budget Amendment would bring about instant fiscal accountability to the federal government. If we don’t have it—we don’t spend it. It’s that simple.
16 years ago, Congress came up just short of making this a reality. Today, we have the chance to get it right. Today, we have the chance to put America back on track. It’s time to speak out America and let your voices be heard. I believe our best days are ahead of us, but where we go from here, will be decided by what we do with now.
Visit www.AmericaSpeakingOut.com and let your voice be heard.
USPS Latest…
The latest news from USPS is very disturbing and has crossed the boundary of reason. This is not a study. It is a “trial balloon” and we don’t need to waste resources on studying an unacceptable course of action.
The USPS not only has a funding problem; it has a management problem. And the answer is not to continue to seek relief at the expense of workers, patrons, and service. Enough already.
I’m looking forward to meeting with Arkansas Postal Presidents this coming Tuesday to talk further about the issue at hand.
Events…
After a long two weeks in Washington, I’m excited to get back home and visit with constituents. Below is my schedule of district events from September 26th to October 1st. All of these events listed are open to the Press.
Monday, September 26th
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Student Government Association Inaugural Event
11:00 a.m.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR
Tuesday, September 27th
Jamestown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tour
10:00 a.m.
Jamestown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2001 S Hampton Place
Rogers, AR
Graphic Packaging International Tour
2:30 p.m.
Graphic Packaging International
10300 Roberts Boulevard
Fort Chaffee, AR
Benton County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Benton County Fair Grounds Auditorium
7640 SW Regional Airport Boulevard
Bentonville, AR
Wednesday, September 28th
Russellville High School’s “Celebrate Freedom”
9:00 a.m.
Russellville High School
2203 Knoxville Avenue
Russellville, AR
Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math & Science, Inc. Incentive Assembly
1:00 p.m.
Rogers High School
2300 S Dixieland Road
Rogers, AR
Thursday, September 29th
4-State Watershed Academy Legislator’s Panel
3:15 p.m.
Cherokee Casino Hotel and Conference Center
West Siloam Springs, OK
Friday, September 30th
USDA Rural Development/Water Intake
Treatment Facility Tour
10:30 a.m.
402 North Walnut Street
Harrison, AR
Valley Springs High School Student Address
1:30 p.m.
Valley Springs High School
7349 School Street
Valley Springs, AR
Saturday, October 1st
ALS Walk
10:00 a.m.
Arvest Ballpark
56th Street
Springdale, AR
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll talk again next week.
From the Front…
Steve Womack
U.S. Congressman
AR3
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