Wilson Commits to Cutting Additional 5% from 2011 Congressional Office Budget
January 6, 2011
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) welcomed the passing of H. Res. 22, a resolution to cut Congress' budget. The legislation slashes Congressional office budgets by five percent and will immediately save taxpayers an estimated $35 million. Wilson went one step further and committed an additional five percent cut in the Second Congressional District's office for a total savings of ten percent for taxpayers.
Wilson stated, "As previous Congresses have demonstrated, uncontrollable government spending and record deficits will not create jobs. Now is the time to stop the spending spree in Washington. Republicans in Congress are choosing to lead by example by cutting Congress first. These cuts will save taxpayers $35 million on the first day of the new session.
"Americans across the country are tightening their financial belts, it's time Congress does the same. In order to reverse the spending binge in Washington, sacrifice is required by all. To show my commitment to fiscal restraint, the office of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina will be cutting an additional five percent from its budget for the 112th Congress.
"The federal government should not be ballooning in size at a time when the national unemployment rate is so high. Leadership in the new Congress is making great strides toward limiting spending. In leading by example, this measure is a great way to begin the new legislative session."
Wilson stated, "As previous Congresses have demonstrated, uncontrollable government spending and record deficits will not create jobs. Now is the time to stop the spending spree in Washington. Republicans in Congress are choosing to lead by example by cutting Congress first. These cuts will save taxpayers $35 million on the first day of the new session.
"Americans across the country are tightening their financial belts, it's time Congress does the same. In order to reverse the spending binge in Washington, sacrifice is required by all. To show my commitment to fiscal restraint, the office of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina will be cutting an additional five percent from its budget for the 112th Congress.
"The federal government should not be ballooning in size at a time when the national unemployment rate is so high. Leadership in the new Congress is making great strides toward limiting spending. In leading by example, this measure is a great way to begin the new legislative session."