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Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) today voted for a one-week continuing resolution that would cut spending by $12 billion and fund the troops through the end of the fiscal year.
The letter asks Senator Reid to reconsider his, "reckless, partisan strategy of shutting down the government," and says "the American people deserve responsive leadership from those who are elected to higher office."
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of ObamaCare being signed into law:
"One year ago today, President Obama signed into law the most massive job-killing entitlement program America has ever seen. Since then, the implications of ObamaCare have come to light and small business owners and Americans understand its damaging consequences.
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."
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following reaction to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address:
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) today was appointed to three key Congressional subcommittees with broad oversight of national transportation and infrastructure issues, and was named Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) also appointed Crawford to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) will vote this evening for a full repeal of ObamaCare, a significant first step in restoring a fiscally responsible Congress.
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) released the following statement today on the importance of observing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) joins the nation in expressing his profound sorrow over today's tragic shooting of his colleague, Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). Crawford issued the following statement:
"My heart goes out to the Congresswoman, the other victims and everyone impacted by this tragic event. I am watching the situation closely and continuously praying for those affected by this inexcusable act of violence. This is truly a sad day."