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Barrett Votes Against Democrat Stimulus Bill

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Barrett Votes Against Democrat Stimulus Bill

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gresham Barrett (SC, 03) today voted against the Democrat Stimulus Bill, H.R. 1. Barrett took to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak out against the $825 billion spending package. During his floor speech, Congressman Barrett made the following statements: 

 

...“In these financially challenging times, we cannot afford to open a door to unwarranted spending under the banner of “economic stimulus.” It is my sincere hope that this Stimulus package fails and we in Congress can debate a bill that doesn’t hurt the future of this nation.”

 

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    Congressman Gresham Barrett (SC, 03) today voted against the Democrat Stimulus Bill, H.R. 1. Barrett took to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak out against the $825 billion spending package. During his floor speech, Congressman Barrett made the following statements:

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