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Instead of focusing on the American people's priorities -- namely, jobs and reducing government spending -- Democrats are continuing to endanger job creation by defending their budget-busting health care legislation and planning even more unnecessary spending. Senate Republicans are committed to reducing the cost of health care, cutting spending, and creating an environment where businesses can grow and create jobs.
Since the day Obamacare was signed into law, Senate Republicans have pledged to work to repeal and replace it with common-sense reforms. Today, they took the first step to do just that.
It's Time to Take Action on Deficit Reduction
Feb 01 2011
The American people are tired of Washington's big-spending ways and are calling for action to reduce the deficit. Senate Republicans are committed to taking action to cut spending and remove government obstacles to private-sector job creation.
Republicans hear what the president says, but note that actions speak louder than words and will continue to seek bipartisan solutions to address the nation's priorities: Jobs, spending and the debt.
While congressional Democrats squabbled, Republicans forged a bipartisan agreement to protect families and small businesses from costly tax hikes.
Republicans are committed to supporting the priorities of the American people by creating jobs, growing the economy, and preventing job-killing tax hikes.
Senate Rules Ensure All Americans Are Heard
Dec 07 2010
Senate rules like the filibuster were established to protect minority rights and ensure that all Americans' voices are represented in the Senate. The Senate is supposed to be a place where consensus is built, not a place where the majority chokes off the views and voices of the minority.
While Democrats focus on a laundry list of political priorities, Republicans continue to focus on the priorities of the American people: creating jobs, growing the economy, and preventing tax hikes on families and job creators.
Despite a Democratic agenda focusing on political items, Republican senators continue to focus on the economy during the lame-duck session. Republicans are working to freeze spending, fund the government, and ensure that nobody's taxes are raised during these difficult economic times.
Democrats Play Politics, Ignore Economy
Nov 30 2010
Americans are begging Congress to use the lame-duck session to focus on jobs and the economy. Unfortunately, Democrats would rather play politics and consider special-interest legislation than take action to prevent tax hikes, lower the deficit, and spur job growth.