WASHINGTON, DC-- Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) made this statement in reference to the vote on the Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 3630. 

"Republicans have just pulled a bait and switch on the American people by taking a bill to conference that has overwhelming bipartisan support.  The Tea Party Republicans have revolted again, walking away from a bipartisan agreement and demonstrating that they never intended to give the middle class a tax cut."

"What they don't seem to understand is that there is no more time to waste.  Playing political games that deny benefits for 6 million unemployed Americans, including 70,000 Ohioans, is unacceptable.  In 11 days, 160 million middle class Americans will see their taxes raised." 

"The Senate passed this bipartisan compromise, securing 89 votes including the entire Republican Leadership.  By refusing to take an up or down vote, House Republicans are demonstrating their obstruction to helping unemployed and middle class Americans who are still hurting."

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