As U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D-MO) fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator McCaskill needs to explain her ardent support for the Democrat Party leaders whose reckless spending agenda and clear disregard for transparency in government are completely at odds with Missouri’s interests and values,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “Right on the heels of this landmark election, McCaskill proved she isn’t listening to her state’s voters when she enthusiastically voted to return the same big-spending Democrat party leaders, whose…
As Daniel Akaka Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Akaka’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face Hawaiian voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Akaka and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t…
As Joe Manchin Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Joe Manchin’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face West Virginia voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Manchin and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and…
As Ben Nelson Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Nelson’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face Nebraska voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Nelson and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t…
As Jon Tester Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Tester’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face Montana voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Tester and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t…
As Sherrod Brown Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Sherrod Brown’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face Ohio voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Brown and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t…
As Jim Webb Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Webb’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Webb and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t been…
As Herb Kohl Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Kohl’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face Wisconsin voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Chris Bond said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Kohl and his Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t…
As Amy Klobuchar Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and her fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Klobuchar’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and her clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as she prepares to face Minnesota voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Brian Walsh said today. “After failing to even pass a budget this year, Senator Klobuchar and her Democrat colleagues want to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was written behind closed doors and hasn’t…
As Kent Conrad Backs Massive $1.1 Trillion Omnibus, Republicans Offer A Clear Contrast
While U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) and his fellow Senate Democrats prepare to ram through a massive $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that totals almost 2,000 pages in the final hours of the lame duck session, Senate Republican leaders today introduced a one-page, alternative bill that keeps the federal government funded through February 18th at current spending levels. In doing so, this debate now lays bare clear differences between the two political parties over spending and transparency in government. “Senator Conrad’s support for the Democrats’ reckless spending agenda and his clear disregard for transparency in government will be key issues as he prepares to face North Dakota voters in 2012,” National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Chris Bond said today. “After failing to live up to his responsibility as Budget Committee Chairman and pass a budget this year, Senator Conrad, wants to ram through another trillion-dollar spending bill that was…
