Casey Statement on Budget Vote
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement after voting to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year:
“This funding bill includes significant cuts to government spending. It includes almost $40 billion in cuts and reduces spending by $78.5 billion over the budget proposed by President Obama.
“But it is only a start and we should now work together across party lines to bring down our long-term debt in a responsible way that continues to grow the economy and create jobs and protects middle-income families and older Pennsylvanians.
“This bill is, however, not perfect. For example, the cuts to local law enforcement come at a time when drug and gang crime is escalating in Pennsylvania. Local law enforcement needs additional help to keep our communities safe.”
“This funding bill includes significant cuts to government spending. It includes almost $40 billion in cuts and reduces spending by $78.5 billion over the budget proposed by President Obama.
“But it is only a start and we should now work together across party lines to bring down our long-term debt in a responsible way that continues to grow the economy and create jobs and protects middle-income families and older Pennsylvanians.
“This bill is, however, not perfect. For example, the cuts to local law enforcement come at a time when drug and gang crime is escalating in Pennsylvania. Local law enforcement needs additional help to keep our communities safe.”
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