Pearce Has Had Enough

Steve Pearce

Washington, D.C. (March 15, 2011) Today, Congressman Steve Pearce voted against H.J. Res. 48, the Continuing Resolution proposed in the House. Congressman Pearce, who has emerged as a leading advocate for debt reduction, rejected the proposal as insufficient to address the federal government’s out-of-control spending. The resolution was the latest in a series of proposals to fund the federal government in short increments until a long-term budget agreement can be reached. The resolution passed 271-158.

Pearce has received numerous communications from constituents in recent weeks saying that the cuts so far have not been enough, and that the federal deficit must be eliminated. “Today’s proposal is unacceptable,” said Pearce. “As a former small business owner, I know that you can’t run any organization week-to-week. As an American, I know legislation is needed that takes seriously the looming debt crisis, and the economic problems faced in homes across the country.

Continuing Resolution

The people have said that they want Washington to stop spending money we don’t have for programs we don’t need. The people have had to tighten their belts, and the federal government must do the same. We were sent to Washington to act on the will of the people, not to control the lives of the people. It is time that Washington begins to listen.” Constituents have also contacted Rep. Pearce to express concerns over ObamaCare, for which today’s Continuing Resolution includes long-term mandatory funding. Small-business owners have complained that the law increases costs and kills jobs. Other constituents find themselves struggling to keep up with rising healthcare and insurance costs because of the new law.

In addition to voting against today’s Continuing Resolution, Mr. Pearce also signed a letter to House leadership asking that no funding to ObamaCare be included in the next Continuing Resolution. Constituents have also expressed concerns over federal funding for abortion through Planned Parenthood, and for abortions in the District of Columbia. Since being elected last November, Pearce has spoken out for job creation as the best way to restore the economy. In addition to advocating necessary cuts, he has argued for a regulatory balance to increase job growth in industries burdened by overregulation. He plans to introduce several pieces of legislation for job creation this week.

Pearce Has Had Enough