Democrats spoke today regarding Senate passage of a three-week Continuing Resolution. "Our top concern is creating American jobs. We need to cut spending, but we also need to protect our fragile economy," said Nevada Senator Harry Reid.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
WASHINGTON SHOULD PASS FULL YEAR BUDGET TO STABILIZE BUSINESS, JOBS
March 17, 2011 – Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson issued this statement after voting for the latest short-term Continuing Resolution to fund the government for the next three weeks through April 8. The Senate approved the bill, 87-13. The legislation now goes to the President for his signature.
“This should be the last stopgap bill. At a time we’re engaged in two wars, with a fragile economy, Washington needs to promote continuity and stability,” said Senator Nelson. “Instead, Washington continues to kick the can down the road in this irresponsible way only because it refuses to set aside partisan politics.
“I hope those pursuing partisan political agendas will see the negative impact that is having on the economy. I’m certainly ready to cut spending in responsible and real ways to pass a full year budget for this year and next, which begins on October 1. It’s time to get serious about cutting spending and reducing the debt.
“Washington needs to come together, pass bipartisan year-long budgets that reduce spending, and focus on improving the economic climate in states like Nebraska, so that investment will occur and people who are unemployed will have jobs.”
March 17, 2011Reid: Clock Has Started, Time To Forge Long-Term Solution That Cuts Spending While Protecting Jobs
Washington, DC—Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following remarks today regarding Senate passage of a three-week Continuing Resolution:
“Today’s vote starts the clock. This is the second time we have extended the deadline for passing a long-term plan that cuts spending and keeps our government running. Democrats have proved we are committed to reducing spending by bringing $51 billion in smart cuts to the table. And we are open to additional cuts that make sense.
“Our top concern is creating American jobs. We need to cut spending, but we also need to protect our fragile economy. That is why Democrats oppose Republicans’ reckless spending bill that would destroy 700,000 American jobs. This week’s House vote on that proposal was encouraging, because it showed that Republicans need Democratic votes to move forward, and that both sides are willing to compromise. That is that same attitude Republicans will need to bring to the table going forward. Because as Kentucky’s Henry Clay once said, ‘all legislation is founded upon the principle of mutual concession.’”
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