2015 budget agreement act gets support and criticism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) released the following statement Friday on his vote in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Act of 2015:
“This agreement provides much-needed funding to support our military in an increasingly dangerous world. And it will provide needed funds for lifesaving cancer and other health research, for workforce training, and for improving our ports, locks and dams. It also is a small but meaningful step toward solving our greatest financial problem — runaway entitlement spending.”
The legislation passed the House on Oct. 28 with a bipartisan vote of 266-167 and passed the Senate Oct. 30 by a bipartisan vote of 63-35. The president is expected to sign the legislation into law.
Congressman Stephen Fincher (TN-08) also released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314).
“If we’re ever going to get our economy out of this slow-growth rut, Congress must support real solutions that address our nation’s colossal debt that currently sits at over $18 trillion. America needs a responsible budget. A budget that reigns in out-of-control spending habits and forces Washington to live within their means — just like hardworking families all across our country do each day.”
He continued, “Based on the fact that this budget deal encourages more irresponsible spending, I could not in good faith support this measure. Instead of taking steps backward, Congress should work toward policies that will expand opportunity for all Americans. We can start by encouraging fiscal restraint in Washington.”
Clinton to visit state on Nov. 20
NASHVILLE — Democratic presidential front-runner and former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton will make campaign stops in Memphis and Nashville on Nov. 20.
Tennessee, as a Republican stronghold, has seen many GOP candidates visiting. Her campaign noted that the trip is part of Clinton’s efforts to build support in primary states and an expanded grassroots organization.
