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Contact: David Miyashiro
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Congresswoman Hirono and President Obama Urge Balanced Approach to Our Budget
Honolulu,
Dec 9 -
President Barack Obama today spoke at the White House on the economy and his approach to our budgetary challenges. Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) has also long advocated for a balanced approach to our budget that helps to cut the deficit, get the economy moving and protect key national priorities.
“Bipartisanship. Teamwork. Balance. That’s how leaders in Washington need to face our fiscal challenges, and that’s what the American people want to see,” said Congresswoman Hirono. “I agree with President Obama that we need business, labor, and leaders of both parties to come together and work out a compromise for the approaching fiscal cliff. Let’s protect national priorities like investing in our schools, promoting energy and food sustainability, and fixing our roads, harbors, and airports. At the same time, we can cut wasteful government spending and ask the wealthiest folks to chip in their fair share. Let’s show Hawaii’s families we’re serious about cooperating and putting our country on the path to a strong economic future.”
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