[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H13666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PRESIDENT SHOULD SIGN BALANCED BUDGET ACT

  (Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, if the President is honestly 
looking for a plan that balances the budget in 7 years, uses legitimate 
numbers, and protects his priorities, he need look no further than the 
Republican Balanced Budget Act. Let us consider some of the areas the 
President says he has problems with our bill.
  Medicare--our plan increases Medicare spending every year and ensures 
Medicare's solvency through at least 2010. There are no cuts.
  Education--there are no education cuts in the Republican bill. The 
dollar volume of student loans increases 50 percent during the next 7 
years. More student loans will be available next year than ever before.
  The environment--not a single environmental protection program is 
touched in the Republican Balanced Budget Act. There are no 
environmental cuts in the Republican bill.
  Mr. Speaker, the Republican Balance Budget Act is a good bill. It 
balances the budget while preserving the American people's priorities. 
The President should sign this bill.

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