RSC Update

Last May, House Republicans pushed for a federal pay freeze as one of the very first YouCut initiatives to get a vote on the House floor. As with every other YouCut spending target, Democrats ensured that it died a quiet death. But today, President Obama belatedly followed our lead and called for a two-year pay freeze for federal civilian employees.

The pay freeze is one item on a miles-long list of spending cuts necessary to get back on the path to a balanced budget. Unfortunately, Democrats show no signs of making a real commitment to reduce spending. Consider that Congress will vote this week on an ultra short-term bill to fund the federal government. Why? Because Democrats hope that gives them time to push through one last, final spending bill – a massive, trillion-dollar omnibus package – before they lose total control over the budget.

Enacting a massive omnibus spending bill just a month before the newly-elected Congress takes over is a slap in the face to American voters. Spending cuts are already long overdue. Let’s not delay any longer.

Sincerely,
Congressman Tom PriceChairman, Republican Study Committee