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Costa Reacts to Proposed Budgets

March 25, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement in response to both the Republican and Democratic budgets proposed.

"At a time when our national economy is finally beginning to stabilize it is critical that Congress move forward with a budget that is fiscally responsible while investing in our nation's future. It is of no benefit to continue proposing budgets that are based solely on party lines and do not provide common sense, realistic solutions for the issues facing our nation.

"The Republican budget proposals provide increased defense funding and accomplish this by adopting draconian cuts that will adversely affect our most vulnerable populations. Unfortunately, the Democratic alternative, while investing in our nation, fails to recognize the hard choices that need to be made to address our growing debt in a real way.

"Ultimately, the budget that will most benefit our country is one that promotes fiscal responsibility and provides the resources for necessary programs. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to develop a budget that is financially sound and builds an even stronger middle class."