National Debt and Spending

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today released the following statement regarding his support for Chairman Paul Ryan's (R-Wis.) Fiscal Year 2012 Budget:

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today voted for a short-term continuing resolution that will avert a government shutdown.

The continuing resolution acts as a bridge while details to fund the government through the current fiscal year are finalized. The long-term continuing resolution, expected to pass later next week, will cut $38.5 billion in federal spending, fund the troops for the remainder of the fiscal year, and officially ends the "Stimulus" spending spree.

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement in reaction to the passing of the Continuing Resolution.

"This was the first step towards bringing fiscal discipline back to Washington and allowing the private sector to grow and create jobs for unemployed Americans," said Congressman Rick Crawford. "This week, the House passed legislation that will keep the government running and cut billions from the budget. We still have a long way to go but we are making great progress. I have complete faith this Congress will restore the economy and get America back to work."

Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) will vote for the Continuing Resolution when it is brought up for a vote later this week.

"Passage of the Continuing Resolution is critically important to the stability of our country," said Representative Crawford. "The CR is the first step in reining in government spending so the private sector can thrive and create jobs for our unemployed Americans."