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Boehner Commends House for Passing Reforms to Cut Spending & Change The Way Congress Works
Jan 5, 2011
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Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today applauded House passage of a rules package that will fundamentally change the way Congress works:
“The passage of these reforms marks a first step towards restoring the House as an institution focused on listening to the people. By respecting the Constitution, making it easier to cut spending, and empowering the people to see for themselves what Congress is doing, we are forging ahead with a clean break from entrenched rituals that have allowed Washington to duck tough choices. All bills will now be available to the public three days before coming to a vote. Legislation must now be accompanied by a clear statement of constitutional authority. Reforms that promote fiscal responsibility have supplanted rules that protected and enabled runaway spending. These reforms recognize that fixing our economy requires changing Congress itself.”
NOTE : The text of the rules package and a section-by-section analysis of the rules package are available on the Rules Committee’s website.
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