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Sullivan Votes In Support of Budget Conference Report

Statement

Date: May 5, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens Defense Entitlements and the Safety Net Taxes Health Insurance Government Budget and Spending

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting in support of the Budget Conference Report, which passed on a vote of 51-48.

"Today I was pleased to vote for a budget that will curb out-of-control spending, ensure a strong national defense, protect Social Security, strengthen Medicare, all without raising taxes on hardworking Alaskans," Sen. Sullivan said.

"Under the previous Senate majority, the Senate kicked the can on tough decisions, passing only one budget in six years. The most basic function of government -- putting together a budget -- was ignored while the county racked up trillions of dollars of debt. This budget focuses on the most basic component that has been lacking over the past several years -- truly growing our economy. Getting back to traditional levels of American economic growth is the best way to tackle our national fiscal challenges, to help keep our country safe, and to make sure that opportunities for future generations of Americans aren't buried under a mountain of national debt."


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