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Oak Ridge − Congressman Chuck Fleischmann will be addressing the East Tennessee Economic Council on Thursday, December 19th. During his speech the Congressman will give an update on the pending budget situation and make an important economic announcement for East Tennessee. Press is welcome at the event.
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Media Availability: Immediately following
Location: ETEC Meeting Room
WASHINGTON− The House of Representatives has passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. Following the vote, Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement.
“Tonight, the House took a modest step toward reforming spending and setting our government on a more stable path. This agreement maintains sequester savings while also reforming the mandatory spending which is driving our national debt. In fact, this bill has a $23 billion net deficit reduction and ensures we will not shut down the government in 2014.
Congressman Fleischmann Comments on House Passage of the Path to Prosperity Budget
WASHINGTON−The House today passed the Path to Prosperity (H. Con. Res. 25), the 2014 budget resolution. The House budget will ensure an additional $1,500 in household income next year and create 500,000 jobs in 2014. Upon passage Congressman Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement:
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WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann delivered the following remarks in support of the Require a Plan Act on the House floor.
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Votes for No Budget, No Pay Act
WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann voted for the No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013. In exchange for a temporary debt ceiling increase, the bill will enact real fiscal restraints by requiring the House and Senate each to pass a budget. Member pay will be withheld if they fail.
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Introduces First Two Bills of 113th Congress With Support of National Taxpayers Union