Statement: CPPP Urges Texas Congressional Delegation to Vote Against Extreme Balanced Budget Amendment Coming to the Floor Next Week
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Scott McCown /(512) 320-0222 x 109
November 11, 2011
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Executive Director F. Scott McCown on a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
“U.S. House Leaders plan to hold a vote late next week on H.J. Res. 2 an extreme version of a balanced budget amendment that would damage the economy, create serious problems for Social Security, and force huge cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and programs that provide basic assistance to low-income Texans."