Coburn to Senate: You Actually Have to Pay For These Bills

The Democrats are holding a press conference at this afternoon to blast Senator Tom Coburn’s demand that new programs and increased spending approved by Congress be paid for.

At issue is a veterans bill that the Senators would like to pass and issue press releases praising themselves for supporting over Congress’ Veterans Day vacation. Problem is the bill is not paid for and therefore is just another bounced checked to be charged to future generations of Americans who are already inheriting the $12 trillion debt created by Congress’ reckless addiction to borrowing and spending. In addition to not being paid for, the bill discriminates against many vets who sacrificed for our nation and were injured as a result.

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In the letter, Senator Coburn points out “Our veterans have sacrificed for our nation and now it is time for Congress to make some sacrifices too. If we expect our brave men and women to put their lives at risk, certainly members of Congress can put their political careers at risk by making tough choices to pay for new spending.” He further notes “It speaks volumes about the misplaced priorities of the Senate that Congress would increase its own budget by $250 million, earmark billions of dollars in pork projects for campaign contributors, and waste days debating trivial bills like tourism promotion, but not take the time to seriously address the concerns of veterans and taxpayers.”