WASHINGTON, DC— U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement after President Obama’s speech on cutting spending and reducing the debt:
“Government spending and waste must be cut. In the coming months, Congress will debate many proposals and I will closely review the President’s framework announced today. I hope that Congress and the President can have constructive and bipartisan discussions on how government spending and the debt can be cut while ensuring short- and long-term job creation. I also hope that there will be less partisan bickering and more bipartisan consensus in the upcoming budget debates.
“Smart cuts and tax reform are required so we can keep Pennsylvania’s economy growing and create jobs. Pennsylvania working families, children and older citizens who have been hit hard by the recession should not bear the brunt of these cuts. Investments must be made in areas like education and research that will lead to long-term economic growth. And eliminating Medicare as we know it is not the right answer.”
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