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February 1, 2010 Thornberry Statement on the President's Proposed Budget

Thornberry: Doubling Debt While Increasing Spending and Taxes is Not Responsible Budgeting

Washington, DC— Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s proposed $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2011:

“Doubling the debt while increasing spending and taxes to record levels is not what I call responsible budgeting, especially during a recession with 10-percent unemployment. That’s exactly what the President’s budget does. My approach would be the opposite—cut spending, lower taxes, limit government, and let people make their own decisions rather than Washington doing it for them.

January 27, 2010 Thornberry Statement on President's 2010 State of the Union Address

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) issued the following statement after the President's State of the Union address:

"I agree with the President that these are challenging times for America. What I do not agree with is this idea that more government, less choices, and increased taxes are the answers. This approach is not only wrong-headed, it’s not working and the American people know it. They registered their concern during the election in Massachusetts just last week.

January 26, 2010 Thornberry Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill To Expand Access to State Veterans Homes

Says We Must Honor the Fallen By Providing Parents Access to Quality Care
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today introduced a bi-partisan bill to expand access to State Veterans Homes (SVHs) to parents whose children died in service to the U.S. Armed Forces. Known as “Gold Star parents,” these men and women currently may receive care in veterans’ homes only if they have lost all of their children in service to our country. The legislation, H.R. 4505, is co-sponsored by Rep. Vic Snyder (D-AR).

December 16, 2009 Thornberry: Doubling down on failed economic programs won't create jobs

Thornberry: Doubling down on failed economic programs won’t create jobs, no way to govern

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives took what could be its last votes of 2009, including bills to fund defense, a second stimulus, and to raise the debt ceiling:

“The year 2009 is one in which federal spending and debt increased dramatically, government got bigger, and people’s confidence in government dwindled. It has been a long and disappointing year. And today was no exception as the majority rushed through a number of bills in their haste to get out of town. While I voted to fund our troops and their missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, I voted against raising the debt ceiling and another stimulus bill.

December 11, 2009 Thornberry Statement on Latest Financial Bill

House Passes Another “Washington Knows Best” Bill Thornberry Votes against H.R. 4173 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today issued the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 4173, a 1,200-plus page bill that will give the government more control and fundamentally remake the U.S. economy:
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