March 17, 2011 – Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson issued this statement after voting for the latest short-term Continuing Resolution to fund the government for the next three weeks through April 8. The Senate approved the bill, 87-13. The legislation now goes to the President for his signature.
“This should be the last stopgap bill. At a time we’re engaged in two wars, with a fragile economy, Washington needs to promote continuity and stability,” said Senator Nelson. “Instead, Washington continues to kick the can down the road in this irresponsible way only because it refuses to set aside partisan politics. “I hope those pursuing partisan political agendas will see the negative impact that is having on the economy. I’m certainly ready to cut spending in responsible and real ways to pass a full year budget for this year and next, which begins on October 1. It’s time to get serious about cutting spending and reducing the debt. “Washington needs to come together, pass bipartisan year-long budgets that reduce spending, and focus on improving the economic climate in states like Nebraska, so that investment will occur and people who are unemployed will have jobs.”
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