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Rep. Kelly Supports a Balanced Budget for a Stronger America

March 25, 2015

Votes for substitute amendment to fully fund national defense

Previously signed letter to Speaker to ensure defense is “adequately funded at or above” the president’s budget request

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement today in support of H. Con. Res. 27, the budget resolution for fiscal year 2016 produced by the House Budget Committee also known as A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America. Rep. Kelly also voted to support the House-passed substitute amendment introduced by Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA) which increases funding for the Pentagon's war fund (the Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism Function) above President Obama’s request and is consistent with the national defense dollar amount formally requested by 70 House Republicans, including Rep. Kelly, in a letter to Speaker Boehner last month.

“I am proud to once again support a responsible plan that balances the federal budget in less than 10 years and reins in our national debt without raising a single penny in new taxes. The plan would also fully repeal Obamacare – including all of the law’s expensive taxes, regulations, and mandates – and implement commonsense tax reform to help boost our economy. It stands in incredible contrast to President Obama’s reckless proposal which includes $2.1 trillion in new taxes, $8.5 trillion in more debt, and never balances — ever, all while leaving our nation’s promises to seniors on the road to bankruptcy. Above all, I am relieved that our plan meets its Constitutional obligation to fully equip our nation’s defenders with the tools they need to protect our country, defeat our enemies, and remain the world’s most fearsome military at this time of great global havoc.” 

 

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