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Thornberry supports passage of House budget
Budget cuts spending, protects defense, reforms entitlements

Washington, Mar 29, 2012 - Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) made the following comments after the House passed the fiscal year 2013 budget:

“Today the House passed a budget that lays out a blueprint to get the government’s fiscal house in order.  It shrinks the size and scope of government,  cuts billions in spending, and makes the government more accountable.  It fulfills the first obligation of the federal government – to defend the country – and would begin to reform mandatory spending programs that consume about 2/3 of the budget.  And it also begins the process to simplify and reform the tax code.

The Senate has not passed a budget in 3 years, and it appears unlikely that it will do so this year.  But it is still important for the House to fulfill its responsibilities under the law and to offer the country a roadmap for what could be achieved in the future.  This budget is a positive vision for real change in government and for greater opportunity for every hard-working American."

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